Which of the following statements best captures the sense of the term interaction, as it is used in the context of a course focusing on human lifespan development?
A) Genes determine most of the important physical characteristics about an individual.
B) The environment determines to a large degree how children are treated by their parents and genetic forces are seldom involved.
C) Genetic and environmental forces both contribute to how development unfolds and their influences are intertwined.
D) Genetic and environmental forces are both important forces that affect human development.

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The term interaction refers to the idea that variables influence each other and that their influence is combined, with all variables playing a role.

Which of the Following Statements Best Captures the Sense of the Term