CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Reciprocal determinism is a social-cognitive theory which argues that behavior, cognition, and environment all interact with and influence one another. The theory acknowledges the complex and interconnected ways in which we are shaped by our surroundings and our own thoughts and actions.

Detailed explanation-2: -That is, instead of conceptualizing the environment as a one-way determinant of behavior, reciprocal determinism maintains that the environment influences behavior, behavior influences the environment, and both influence the individual, who also influences them. This concept is associated with social learning theory.

Detailed explanation-3: -As an example, Bandura’s reciprocal determinism could occur when a child is acting out in school. The child doesn’t like going to school; therefore, they act out in class. This results in teachers and administrators of the school disliking having the child around.

Detailed explanation-4: -Reciprocal Determinism-This is the central concept of SCT. This refers to the dynamic and reciprocal interaction of person (individual with a set of learned experiences), environment (external social context), and behavior (responses to stimuli to achieve goals).