Which of the Following Is an Example of Reciprocal Determinism

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of reciprocal determinism?

• A) Harper doesn't bother practicing her dance routine for the contest because she believes she is a natural born dancer and that she will win based on her talents alone.
• B) Ifan studies hard for his final exams because he is terrified that he won't get into graduate school.
• C) Alonso goes for a jog and runs his hardest to deal with the stress he is facing at work.
• D) Petra works hard at the law firm because she believes that she does a great job and because doing a great job in the past has been rewarding for her.

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Definitions:

Observational Study

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