Which statement 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' 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 is the concept that a person's behaviour both affects and is affected by personal factors and the environment. In this case, the child's behaviour of treating others kindly is influenced by her personal factors and then in turn, influences the behaviour of her peers.

Which Statement Is an Example of Reciprocal Determinism