Frank's father was a criminal and spent considerable time showing Frank how to break into different kinds of locks and doors as a child. Later in life, Frank also becomes a criminal. Whose theory of learning would best explain Frank's behavior?

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Bandura's social learning theory emphasizes the importance of observing and modeling the behavior of others, as well as the influence of reinforcement and punishment, in the development of behavior. Frank was likely exposed to his father's criminal behavior and learned how to break into locks and doors through observation and modeling. This experience may have reinforced his belief that criminal behavior is acceptable and even desirable, leading to his own criminal behavior later in life.

Frank's Father Was a Criminal and Spent Considerable Time Showing