Jason was born with a genetic potential for above average musical ability.However,due to his family's poverty,Jason grew up in a musically-deprived environment,which prevented Jason from developing his potential.Thus,Jason's environment determined his developmental path in music,illustrating the concept of the
A) reaction range.
B) maturation limit.
C) zone of proximal development.
D) secular trend.

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The concept of reaction range suggests that an individual's genetic potential sets a range of possible developmental paths, but the environment determines where within that range the individual falls. In Jason's case, his genetic potential for musical ability established a reaction range for his musical development, but his musically-deprived environment limited his development to a lower level within that range.

Jason Was Born with a Genetic Potential for Above Average