How a person's behaviour both acts upon and is influenced by that person's personal and environmental factors is known as __________.

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Reciprocal determinism describes the dynamic interplay between personal factors (such as personality traits, beliefs, and attitudes) and environmental factors (such as social influences and available resources) that shape a person's behavior. It emphasizes that behavior is the result of a complex interaction between individuals and their environment. Cognitive abstraction and cognitive expectancies refer to specific cognitive processes, while cognitive determinism is not a recognized theory in psychology.

How a Person's Behaviour Both Acts Upon and Is Influenced