Question

As a child, Robin was frequently surrounded by many people and came to see herself as a very sociable person. As an adult, she has chosen a career that requires her to interact with other people on a daily basis. As a result, Robin is becoming even more sociable than before. This process is called ________.

Answer 1

The options are

a. reciprocal determinism

b. the approach-avoidance goal system

c. the expectancy value theory

d. vicarious learning

The answer is a. reciprocal determinism

Description

Reciprocal determinism was a theory coined by a psychologist called Albert Bandura . This theory states that an individual’s behavior can either be influenced or can influence personal factors and environment at large.

Robin being exposed to having many people surround her made her a jovial and a very sociable person. This influenced her decision as an adult to chose a career that requires her to interact with other people on a daily basis.