Heredity & Environment
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To study the relative influence of 'Heredity' and 'Environment' in child development, psychologists have conducted several important studies on twins and adopted children. Based on the findings from these studies, which of the following statements most accurately explains the interaction between heredity and environment?
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Heredity and environment are complementary to each other in child development. Genetics provides us with a potential limit for development, known in genetics as the 'norm of reaction', but the actual mental, physical, and intellectual development of an individual within that limit depends upon their socio-cultural and physical environment.
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