Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory incorporates a model of reciprocal determinism. This means what?

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Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory proposes that there is a dynamic interplay between personal (e.g. cognition, emotion), behavioral (e.g. actions, performance) and environmental (e.g. physical, social) factors, where each one affects and is affected by the others. Thus, this theory assumes that our behavior, thoughts and feelings are not solely determined by any one factor, but rather arise from the mutual influence of these three factors, which is known as reciprocal determinism. Option B is partially correct, but does not capture the entire scope of the theory. Option C is incorrect.

Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory Incorporates a Model of Reciprocal Determinism