Brad is an athletic boy who is on every sport team in school.Stephen loves math and is part of his school's math club.These instances reflect _____ correlations that occur when children seek out environments that they find compatible and stimulating.
A)passive genotype-environment
B)evocative genotype-environment
C)active (niche-picking)genotype-environment
D)influential genotype-environment

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These instances reflect active (niche-picking) genotype-environment correlations, where children actively seek out environments that match their interests and abilities. Brad and Stephen are both seeking out environments that are compatible with their individual interests and abilities, which is a characteristic of active genotype-environment correlations. The other options do not appropriately describe the relationship between the children and their environment.

Brad Is an Athletic Boy Who Is on Every Sport