Table 1.

Key Terms

Term	Definition
Gene-environment correlation	An individual’s genotype or genetic liability is associated with the environment they are exposed to.
Passive gene-environment correlation	The parent’s genes affect the child-rearing environment, independent of child themselves.
Evocative gene-environment correlation	An individual’s genetically influenced traits evoke environmental responses from others.
Active gene-environment correlation	An individual selects specific environments based on their genetic propensity.
Gene-environment interaction	An individual’s genotype moderates the sensitivity to whether an environmental exposures increases the risk of disease.

Note: The table describes the key terms used in this review; a gene-environment correlation (which is subcategorized into passive, evocative, and active correlations) and a gene-environment interaction