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PSYC 140 Module 2 Exam
Dan's parents both perform in the city orchestra. When Dan was three they
bought him his first violin and began giving him music lessons. Dan shows early
promise as a musician. What type of genotype-environment interaction best
explains Dan's musical prowess?
Answer:
Passive
Jillian's mother is a librarian and her father is a high school English teacher.
When Jillian began elementary school, her teacher found her reading fourth-
grade level books in the school library. The teacher then encouraged Jillian to
read high quality fiction books. By high school, Jillian is one of her school's top
English students. What type of genotype-environment interaction might best
explain how this occurred?
In which type of genotype-environment interaction does the child take very little
role in personally choosing and seeking out environments that foster a particular
interest
Answer:
, Passive
Which research design would best investigate the everyday behavior of children
in a middle school math class?
Answer:
Naturalistic Observation
Zeke's father is a volleyball coach and Zeke grew up wanting to play volleyball. In
fifth grade, he asked his father to show him how to play and teach him basic
skills. By the time that he reaches junior high, he's skilled enough to make the
varsity volleyball team. What type of genotype- environment interaction best
explains Zeke's sports success?
Answer:
Active
Jillian's mother is a librarian and her father is a high school English teacher.
When Jillian began elementary school, her teacher found her reading fourth-
grade level books in the school library. The teacher then encouraged Jillian to
read high quality fiction books. By high school, Jillian is one of her school's top
English students. What type of genotype-environment interaction might best
explain how this occurred?
Answer:
Evocative