A reciprocal gene-environment interaction
A)involves the idea that genes may predispose individuals to seek out certain environments.
B)involves how adopted children take on the characteristics of their adopted parents.
C)is a useful research method in adoption studies.
D)suggests that individuals who spend a lot of time in bars are more likely to develop alcohol dependence than those who do not frequent bars.

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A reciprocal gene-environment interaction occurs when an individual's genetic predisposition influences their choice of environment, and the environment, in turn, can affect the expression of those genes. Option B refers to genetic heredity rather than gene-environment interaction. Option C refers to a research method, while the question asks about a specific phenomenon. Option D refers to correlation rather than gene-environment interaction.

A Reciprocal Gene-Environment Interaction