When Fred was a toddler, he began to scribble intensely with his crayons on every piece of scrap paper he was given

His parents thought that Fred showed a lot of aptitude as an artist and encouraged him to keep "drawing" by buying him paint sets, art books, and other artistic gifts for every birthday and holiday. Fred's parents response to his early behavior illustrates the
A) evocative role of his genetic code.
B) active role of his genetic code.
C) passive role of his genetic code.
D) concept of niche-picking.

A) evocative role of his genetic code. Fred's behavior evoked in his parents a tendency to support his emerging interests in drawing.