Which statement is consistent with modern research on heredity and environment in child growth?
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Correct answer: Development results from continuous interaction between genes and environment.
Contemporary developmental science emphasizes that the interplay — not one alone — shapes development; genes provide a blueprint, but environment influences expression and outcome.
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