Reciprocal determinism is the idea in psychology that an individual's behavior influences and is influenced by personal factors and the social environment.
Imagine you're at a party where everyone starts dancing. You join in (behavior), which makes you feel more confident (personal factor), leading other people to respond positively towards you (environment). These elements all interact with each other - just like reciprocal determinism suggests!
Self-efficacy: This refers to one’s belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish tasks. It's like having faith in yourself that you can finish a marathon race.
Behavioral Genetics: The study of genetic and environmental influences on behaviors. It’s akin to investigating why twins might have similar tastes in music – is it because they share genes or because they grew up together?
Environmental Psychology: The field of psychology that studies how humans are affected by their environments (both physical and social). It's like analyzing why you might feel more relaxed in a quiet park than in a noisy city center.
What does reciprocal determinism say about how our personalities are influenced?
Who proposed the concept of reciprocal determinism, suggesting that a person's personality can change based on their environment or the people they interact with?
Considering the concept of reciprocal determinism, how might an innovative approach integrate it into a research design studying influence between teenage peer pressure and personal values?
What does Albert Bandura mean by "reciprocal determinism"?
How does Albert Bandura's concept of reciprocal determinism differ from traditional behavioral theories?
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