Chapter 48, Problem 17TYS

Summary Introduction

Concept introduction: Reciprocal determinism is the person–environment interaction. Behavior, environmental influences, and internal personal factors are interlocking determinants of each.

Answer to Problem 17TYS

Correct answer: An example of an environmental factor in reciprocal determinism is the presence of books at home. Therefore, option a. is correct.

Explanation of Solution

Reason for the correct statement:

One of the specific ways in which individuals and environments interact is that different people choose different environments. One example of different people choosing different environments is the books individual reads and the presence of books at home.

Option a. is given as “the presence of books in a home”

An example of an environmental factor in reciprocal determinism is the presence of books in home; hence, option a. is correct.

Reasons for the incorrect statements:

Option b. is given as “a preference for outdoor play”.

A preference for outdoor play is not an example of an environmental factor in reciprocal determinism. Therefore, option b. is incorrect.

Option c. is given as “the ability to read at a fourth-grade level”.

The ability to read at fourth-grade level is not an example of an environmental factor in reciprocal determinism. Therefore, option c. is incorrect.

Option d. is given as “the fear of violent action on television”.

The fear of violent action on television is not an example of an environmental factor in reciprocal determinism. Therefore, option d. is incorrect.

Hence, options b., c., and d. are incorrect.

Conclusion

 Reciprocal determinism is the influences of behavior, environment, and internal cognition.