Jane is an introverted artist who prefers the solitude of her painting studio to the limelight of the art gallery. What term best describes this example of seeking the environment that fits Jane's heredity?
A) environmental sculpting
B) eccentricity
C) niche-picking
D) nonshared environmental influence

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Niche-picking refers to the tendency of individuals to actively choose environments that complement their heredity or personality traits. In this case, Jane's introverted nature leads her to seek out the solitary environment of her painting studio rather than the more socially-focused environment of an art gallery, indicating niche-picking.

Jane Is an Introverted Artist Who Prefers the Solitude of Her