Question

The process by which an individual seeks out environments that correspond to their genotypic characteristics is described as the ______ effect:_____________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Active genotype - environmental effects

Explanation:

There are primarily three types of co-relation between genotype and environment which are as follows –  

a) Passive genotype –environment effect – This depicts the relationship between the genetic characteristics acquired by a child from his/her parents and the environment in which he/she is raised.  

b) Reactive genotype –environment effect – This represents a relationship between genetically acquired behaviour from parents and the reaction corresponding to such behaviour.  

c) Active genotype –environment effect – This represents a relationship between genetic tendency of an individual and the environment condition selected by an individual .