The fact that a child's parents provide both her genetic inheritance and her living environment is an example of
A)an active gene-environment correlation.
B)a passive gene-environment correlation.
C)an evocative gene-environment correlation.
D)a recessive gene-environment correlation.

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A passive gene-environment correlation is when a child's environment is influenced by the genetics of the parents, without any intentional action on the part of the child or parents. In this case, the child's genetic inheritance and living environment both come from the parents, and the child has no control over either factor.

The Fact That a Child's Parents Provide Both Her Genetic