Which of the following is an example of a passive genotype-environment correlation?
A) Uncooperative, distractible children receive more unpleasant and disciplinary action from parents and teachers.
B) Outgoing children tend to seek out social contexts in which to interact with people.
C) Parents who have a genetic predisposition to be musically inclined encourage their children to learn how to play a musical instrument.
D) Infants who smile more receive more attention from the individuals in their social environment.

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Passive genotype-environment correlation occurs when the parents provide both genes and the environment to the children, without the children's influence. In choice C, musically inclined parents (genetic predisposition) are likely to provide a musical environment (encouraging their children to learn an instrument), which is an example of this correlation.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Passive