Heredity & Environment
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In the context of human development, analyzing the essential nature of the interaction between Heredity and Environment, in light of Robert Plomin's behavioral genetics studies and the principles of 'Genotype-Environment Correlation', which of the following statements is most authentic and scientifically true?
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Both heredity and environment play an extremely important role in child development. Heredity determines the potential limits (range of boundaries) of development, while up to what high level a child will reach within those limits depends on their environment, education, nutrition, and social interaction. For detailed study on this topic, you can refer to related scientific literature.
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