Which of the Following Statements Is an Example of Reciprocal

question 135

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is an example of reciprocal determinism?

• A)A child becomes fearful of snakes after being bitten by one.
• B)A child who tends to treat others with kindness influences her peers' behavior, which in turn influences the child.
• C)A child with poor academic self-efficacy is more likely than other children to withdraw from school work.
• D)A child continues to throw temper tantrums because he gets what he wants as a result.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Behavior

The study of behavioral and mental processes that involves understanding problem solving, memory, and decision making.

Motor Behavior

The study of how motor skills are learned, controlled, and developed to facilitate physical movement.

Parietal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex that plays a key role in processing sensory information from various parts of the body, understanding spatial orientation and body awareness.

Frontal Lobe

is the area of the brain responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, and for managing higher level executive functions.