Which statement provides 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' behaviour, 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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Reciprocal determinism refers to the mutual influence between an individual's behavior, personal factors, and the environment. In choice B, the child's behavior (kindness) influences her peers, and their behavior, in turn, influences her, demonstrating this mutual interaction.

Which Statement Provides an Example of Reciprocal Determinism