Children born with a noticeable genetic defect (e.g., harelip) are changed by the defect and by the reactions of others who notice it. This is a(n) ____ genotype/environment correlation.

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The scenario described in the question is an example of an evocative genotype/environment correlation. The genetic defect (harelip) is evoking a particular social reaction from others, which is itself changing the child's environment and their development as a result. This is different from an active or passive genotype/environment correlation, in which the child is either intentionally seeking out particular environments or being passively exposed to them without any active role in shaping them. The concept of a recessive genotype is not applicable to this scenario, as that refers to the expression of a particular allele in a person's genetic makeup.

Children Born with a Noticeable Genetic Defect (E