PSY 357 Week 2 Assignment 2: Gene-Environment Interaction Paper (Benchmark)

In a reflective paper of 250-500 words, describe how Sandra Scarr's three types of heredity-environment interactions apply to you.

One trait should be discussed for each of the three interaction types (see the following).

1. Passive: What kind of environmental experiences did your parents provide for you because of who you were?
2. Evocative: What environmental experiences did you have due to your genetic make-up?
3. Active: What environmental experiences did you seek out due to aspects of your genetic make-up?

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.