According to the principle of _______________, human behavior is the result of factors that influence us in predictable ways
A) free will
B) materialism
C) determinism
D) empiricism
Answer: C
Rationale: Determinism is the belief in lawful, cause-and-effect relationships. As it relates to psychology, determinism means that behavior is determined or influenced by many factors and natural laws.
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