If we consider the concept of reciprocal causation, we must conclude that students' experiences in the classroom are influenced:
A) Primarily by what teachers do in the classroom
B) Primarily by how students think about classroom material
C) Both by classroom events and by what students themselves do
D) Largely by things that have happened to students in the past

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Reciprocal causation refers to the idea that behaviors and experiences are influenced by a complex interplay between personal, behavioral, and environmental factors. In the case of students' experiences in the classroom, it is likely that both classroom events (such as the teacher's instruction) and the students' own behaviors and thoughts (such as their engagement and motivation) will contribute to their overall experience. Therefore, choice C, which acknowledges the influence of both classroom events and student behavior, is the best choice. The other options are too limited in their scope to fully capture the complexity of reciprocal causation.

If We Consider the Concept of Reciprocal Causation, We Must