Reciprocal causation occurs when
A) the causal relationship is exactly the opposite of what was hypothesized.
B) a third variable caused by the predictor variable causes the outcome variable.
C) the predictor variable causes the outcome variable and vice versa.
D) extraneous variables affect the relationship.

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Reciprocal causation refers to a situation where the predictor variable causes the outcome variable and the outcome also influences the predictor, creating a bidirectional or feedback loop effect.

Reciprocal Causation Occurs When