Term ID: T2316

Heredity-Environment Interaction

/heredity-environment-interaction/
The complex interplay between genetic predispositions and environmental factors in determining behavioral and psychological outcomes.
Example: Genetic vulnerability to depression only manifesting in individuals who experience significant life stress, demonstrating gene-environment interaction.

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Reference: Rutter (2006)