The principle of reciprocal determinism posits that:
A) a child's behavior is influenced only by the family environment and is not influenced by the school environment.
B) there is a hierarchy of power, with the consultant having the most power, followed by the consultee and then the client.
C) there is an interaction between behavior, cognition, and environmental variables.
D) a client's behavior is influenced by the interaction between the client's motivations and cognitive abilities.

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The principle of reciprocal determinism suggests that behavior, cognition, and environmental variables interact to influence personal development and that each factor influences and is influenced by the other two. Therefore, option C accurately describes this principle. Option A is incorrect because it only considers the family environment and ignores other environmental factors, such as school, that can also influence behavior. Option B is incorrect because it describes a power hierarchy that is unrelated to reciprocal determinism. Option D is incorrect because it only considers the client's motivations and cognitive abilities and does not account for the role of environmental factors.

The Principle of Reciprocal Determinism Posits That