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Reciprocal determinism
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Bidirectional influence among person, behavior, and environment; one-way influence is not reciprocal.
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How does Eysenck’s arousal theory distinguish introverts from extraverts?
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Introverts have higher baseline cortical arousal and avoid stimulation; extraverts seek it.
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Introversion in Eysenck’s arousal theory vs shyness
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Eysenck explains introversion by higher baseline arousal, not simply by being shy or unsocial.
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Behaviorist perspective
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Personality is a learned behavior repertoire shaped by reinforcement and punishment, not inner traits.
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