Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Social-Cognitive

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the social-cognitive theories of behaviour and personality?

• A) Behaviour is initiated by inner forces called personality.
• B) Behaviour is an interaction of inner cognitive processes and situational forces.
• C) Behaviour is caused by forces outside the person and based upon past rewards and punishments.
• D) Behaviour and personality are determined primarily by our heredity.

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Definitions:

Identity Crisis

A period of uncertainty and confusion in which a person's sense of identity becomes insecure, typically due to a change in their expected aims or roles in society.

Inferiority Complex

A psychological condition that arises from feelings of inadequacy and leads to overcompensation or withdrawal.

Intimacy

The sense of being close and emotionally connected and supported; it involves sharing thoughts, desires, and feelings with another.

Shame and Doubt

Shame and Doubt describe a developmental stage in Erik Erikson's theory, typically around early childhood, where children learn to assert their independence; if not handled well, they may feel inadequate.