Ten-month-old Tauji is a happy, laid-back baby. He often smiles and laughs and is rarely cranky unless he is hungry or tired. Due to his easy temperament, Tauji's parents and other adults enjoy interacting with him. He receives frequent hugs and kisses which, in turn, results in more positive interactions. The interaction between Tauji's behavior and the supportive environment in which he is being raised is an example of:

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Reciprocal determinism is a concept in social cognitive theory that states that an individual's behavior, the environment, and personal factors all interact and influence each other. In this scenario, Tauji's happy temperament is influencing the supportive environment in which he is raised, and vice versa, resulting in a positive feedback loop. Operant conditioning, classical conditioning, and reinforcement all refer to specific behavioral theories and do not fully capture the complexity of Tauji's situation.

Ten-Month-Old Tauji Is a Happy, Laid-Back Baby