According to the concept of epigenesis,
A) development results from ongoing bidirectional interactions between heredity and all levels of the environment.
B) children's genetic makeup causes them to receive, evoke, and seek experiences that actualize their inborn tendencies.
C) heredity restricts the development of some behaviors to just one or a few outcomes.
D) children's genetic inheritance constrains their responsiveness to varying environments.

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The concept of epigenesis proposes that development is the result of ongoing and bidirectional interactions between heredity and all levels of the environment. This means that both genetic and environmental factors are necessary for development to occur and that they continually influence each other throughout a child's development. Therefore, choice A correctly reflects the concept of epigenesis. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not fully capture the nature of epigenesis.

According to the Concept of Epigenesis