The Idea That People Influence Their Environment Just as Their

question 351

Multiple Choice

The idea that people influence their environment just as their environment influences them is known as ______.

• A) self-efficacy
• B) complementarity
• C) the phi phenomenon
• D) reciprocal determinism

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Definitions:

Mental Processes

The internal, subjective mechanisms and activities through which individuals perceive, remember, think, and feel.

Psychodynamic Theories

A group of theories in psychology that primarily focus on unconscious processes and childhood experiences affecting personality and behavior.

Unconscious Conflicts

Psychological struggles within an individual that are not within the immediate awareness, often stemming from repressed thoughts or feelings.

Humanistic Theories

A psychological perspective emphasizing individual potential and stress on self-growth, free will, and inherent goodness of humans.