Heredity-Environment Interactions

Definition

The concept that both genetic factors (heredity) and environmental factors interact and influence an individual's traits, behaviors, and development.

Related terms

Nature vs. Nurture: The ongoing debate about whether our traits are primarily influenced by genetics (nature) or by environmental factors (nurture).

Epigenetics:

The study of changes in gene expression caused by modifications to DNA without altering the underlying genetic code.

Gene-environment correlation:

The idea that our genetic predispositions can lead us to seek out certain environments that align with our inherent traits.