Joseph, a new hire at ABC Trading has been observing the senior traders at work and has realized that they get away with lying, cheating, and stealing and these traders get promotions and big bonuses. Joseph started to engage in the same behavior. This is an example of which of the following?
A) The ethical Pygmalion effect
B) Ethical dilemma effect
C) Social learning theory
D) Reinforcement theory

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This scenario is an example of social learning theory. Joseph observed the behavior of the senior traders and began to engage in the same behavior, indicating that he learned from their actions.

Joseph, a New Hire at ABC Trading Has Been Observing