A person's personality can affect the way they perceive an experience. Conversely, different experiences can change the way a person's perceptions take place. This is an example of which concept?
A) social-cognitive interaction
B) nature-nurture theory
C) heritability
D) reciprocal determinism

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is an example of reciprocal determinism, which suggests that a person's behavior, environment, and personal factors all interact and influence each other in a dynamic way. In this case, a person's personality (a personal factor) may affect how they perceive an experience (behavior), but the experience may also change their perceptions (environment).

A Person's Personality Can Affect the Way They Perceive an Experience