Randy's friends smoke marijuana and they think that it is cool. Randy learns that marijuana smoking is acceptable from these friends. This interaction is explained by:

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Differential association theory suggests that people learn deviant behavior through their interactions with others who hold those attitudes and beliefs. In this case, Randy learned that marijuana smoking is acceptable from his friends who engage in that behavior.

Randy's Friends Smoke Marijuana and They Think That It Is