Which of the following scenarios reflects social learning theory?
A)Alexei begins taking anabolic steroids when he notices the muscular, popular boys at school taking them
B)Kristin has always had a bad relationship with her parents, and begins taking drugs
C)a male cross-dresser rationalizes his behaviour by saying to himself, "I'm not hurting anyone"
D)a group of low-income boys who are failing their classes start hanging out together, and begin vandalizing property
E)Erika decides that if she is ever going to achieve the "American Dream", she is going to have to break a few rules at work

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This scenario reflects social learning theory because Alexei is observing the behaviour of the popular boys and is influenced to take anabolic steroids based on their behaviour. Social learning theory suggests that behaviour is influenced by observing and modeling the behaviour of others in our social environment.

Answer: D
 This scenario also reflects social learning theory because the group of low-income boys start vandalizing property after hanging out together. They are likely influenced by each other's behaviour and beliefs, as well as by the social and economic factors that contribute to their low-income status.

Note: While the other scenarios may involve some form of social influence or rationalization, they do not necessarily fit the definition of social learning theory in which an individual learns from observing others in a social context.

Which of the Following Scenarios Reflects Social Learning Theory