Explain reciprocal determinism, a main principle of Social Cognitive Theory


Reciprocal determinism refers to the dynamic interaction of personal factors, behavior, and the environment with a change in one capable of influencing the others.

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a. Carrots b. French fries c. Biscuits d. Potato chips e. Chocolate

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What is prediabetes?

a. Another name for gestational diabetes b. A consistent fasting plasma glucose of 100 to 125 mg/dL c. An AIC below 5.7% d. A condition similar to metabolic syndrome except that blood pressure is normal e. A disorder in which some complications of diabetes have developed but a diagnosis of diabetes has not yet been made

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The NHANES studied energy nutrient data over the past 35 years. What were their findings?

a. Kcalories from carbohydrate decreased from 51% to 42%. b. Kcalories from protein increased from 33% to 41% c. Kcalories for fat stayed about the same. d. Total daily energy intakes increased significantly. e. Most people were active enough to use up the extra kcalories they consumed.

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When preparing a meringue, a foodservice worker quickly separates egg whites from the yolk. As a result of his quickness, some yolk was left in with the whites and the egg whites are not stabilizing when beaten. Why?

a. protein in the yolk inhibits stabilization b. fat in the yolk inhibits stabilization c. yolk adds to air incorporation d. egg whites become watery when yolks are added

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