When Alex turned 14, he started hanging out with a new group of kids. These kids were on drugs most of the time and stole money from the stores in the neighborhood. Alex noticed that they never seemed to get caught or face any negative consequences for these actions. After gaining enough confidence, Alex shoplifted some items from a store. Which of the following theories best explains Alex's behavior?
A. The strain theory
B. The looking-self theory
C. The biological theory
D. The social learning theory
Answer: D
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