An individual's genes may influence the type of environment he/she is exposed to.This is called a(n):

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Heredity-environment correlation refers to the idea that an individual's genes may influence the type of environment he/she is exposed to. This can occur in three ways: passive, active, and evocative. In passive correlation, parents provide genetic material and also create the child's environment. In active correlation, individuals actively seek out environments that match their genetic tendencies. In evocative correlation, an individual's genetic tendencies evoke responses from others that create a specific environment.

An Individual's Genes May Influence the Type of Environment He/she