A psychologist is studying how a society's shared rules, along with the values, beliefs, and attitudes shared by most members of that community, affect the behavior of individuals. This research could be described as investigating the effect of _____________ on behavior.

A) culture
B) the collective unconscious
C) shared environment
D) reciprocal determinism

Collective Unconscious

A term coined by Carl Jung, referring to structures of the unconscious mind which are shared among beings of the same species.

Shared Environment

The environmental factors that contribute to the similarities in development and behavior among family members living in the same household.

Culture

A program of shared rules that govern the behavior of people in a community or society, and a set of values, beliefs, and customs shared by most members of that community.