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Reciprocal Interaction of Nature and Nurture

An individual's development is shaped by a reciprocal interaction between genetics (nature) and environment (nurture). This is a two-way relationship: a person's unique environmental experiences affect if and how their genetic traits are expressed, while their genes simultaneously influence how they engage with their environment.

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