The fact that children with genes for average intelligence can actually develop either below-average, average, or above-average intelligence depending on their experiences best illustrates which of the following themes of development?
A) Early development is related to later development, but not perfectly.
B) Development is always jointly influenced by heredity and environment.
C) Children help determine their own environment.
D) Development in different domains is connected.

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This scenario illustrates the theme that development is always jointly influenced by heredity and environment, as the child's genes (heredity) can only determine a potential for intelligence, while their actual intelligence is influenced by their experiences (environment).

The Fact That Children with Genes for Average Intelligence Can