Xerxes considers himself a cynical, temperamental person, an approach he feels is justified, since just about everyone he meets is unpleasant with him. What Xerxes doesn't realize is that most people greet him pleasantly enough; it is when he treats them rudely that they become rude in response. This is an example of

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This scenario is an example of reciprocal determinism, a concept in psychology where a person's behavior is both influenced by and influences their personal factors and the environment. In this case, Xerxes' behavior (treating people rudely) influences how others respond to him (with rudeness), which in turn reinforces his belief that people are unpleasant, thus creating a cycle of behavior and response.

Xerxes Considers Himself a Cynical, Temperamental Person, an Approach He