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Components of Reciprocal Determinism
Bandura's model of reciprocal determinism involves three interacting components, often depicted in a diagram as a triangle with bidirectional arrows to show mutual influence. The three components are:
- Behavior: An individual's actions that may be rewarded or punished.
- Personal factors: Internal cognitive processes, such as previously learned beliefs, expectations, and personality characteristics.
- Situational factors: The external environment or context where the behavior occurs, which includes rewarding or punishing stimuli.
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An employee, who believes they are not a 'natural leader' (a personal cognitive factor), is placed in charge of a small project. Initially hesitant, they begin delegating tasks and organizing meetings (behavior). The team responds positively and the project makes good progress (an environmental factor), which in turn boosts the employee's confidence and encourages them to take on more leadership responsibilities. Which of the following principles best explains this entire dynamic process?