The concept of resiliency-that some children grow up in challenging environments (e.g., violence, poverty, etc.) but still manage to develop normally-suggests that genetic limits may protect the individual from some negative environments. This protective influence of the genes is a form of

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Canalization refers to the genetic tendency to produce a specific phenotype regardless of variability in its environment, thus providing a protective influence against negative environments.

The Concept of Resiliency-That Some Children Grow Up in Challenging