A person says they grew up with the message that only promiscuous people engage in oral sex. The first time they had oral sex they did not enjoy it. They now feel bad because their current partner would like to have oral sex, but they can't stand the thought of it. Which theorist would be most likely to look at the external and internal factors impacting this person?
A) Psychoanalytical
B) Social Learning
C) Feminist
D) Behavioral

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The Social Learning theory would be most likely to look at the external and internal factors impacting this person, including the message they received growing up about oral sex, as well as any past experiences that may have impacted their current feelings towards it. This theory emphasizes the role of environmental factors in shaping behavior, as well as the individual's cognitive processes and the ways in which they learn and form attitudes.

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