Marvin has an exceptional amount of skill in athletics. Specifically, he is an extraordinary hockey player. Throughout his life he has chosen circumstances where he would be exposed to peers who also enjoyed hockey, and this has helped him develop opportunities to develop his talent. Marvin has been engaging in
A) genotyping.
B) phenotyping.
C) niche-picking.
D) heritizing.

Question

Marvin has an exceptional amount of skill in athletics. Specifically, he is an extraordinary hockey player. Throughout his life he has chosen circumstances where he would be exposed to peers who also enjoyed hockey, and this has helped him develop opportunities to develop his talent. Marvin has been engaging in
A) ​genotyping.
B) ​phenotyping.
C) ​niche-picking.
D) ​heritizing.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Niche-picking refers to the process of seeking out environments that are compatible with one's genetic makeup and thus encourage the expression of particular traits or abilities. In Marvin's case, he actively chose social contexts that exposed him to hockey players and allowed him to develop his hockey playing abilities.

Marvin Has an Exceptional Amount of Skill in Athletics