John's father is a drug user and a drug dealer. Because of John's exposure to his father's using and dealing behaviours, John has come to see these behaviours as normal. Which of the following theories best explains John's attitude toward deviant behaviour?

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Learning theory suggests that individuals learn attitudes and behaviours through their environment and experiences, including exposure to deviant behaviours modeled by others. In this case, John's exposure to his father's drug use and dealing has taught him that these behaviours are normal, and therefore acceptable or even desirable.

John's Father Is a Drug User and a Drug Dealer