Elizabeth is high in neuroticism and was deeply hurt by a boyfriend who cheated on her. New dating relationships end quickly because she is very suspicious and insists on monitoring her partners' social media activity. This cycle of fear and further rejection illustrates

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This scenario demonstrates reciprocal determinism, which is the interaction between a person, their behaviors, and their environment. Elizabeth's past experience with a cheating boyfriend has led to her suspicion and monitoring behavior in new relationships, which likely leads to a lack of trust from her partners and the cycle of fear and rejection continues.

Elizabeth Is High in Neuroticism and Was Deeply Hurt by a Boyfriend