Elijah is very shy. He is quiet and rarely seeks out other children to play with. His parents, teachers, and friends leave him alone to play and spend time by himself. Which genetic-environment correlation does this best represent?
A) Passive
B) Evocative
C) Active
D) Industrious

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This scenario best represents an evocative genetic-environment correlation, where an individual's genetic traits elicit specific responses from their environment. Elijah's shyness leads others to leave him alone, reinforcing his solitary behavior.

Elijah Is Very Shy