The old anti-drug public service announcement that depicted a father confronting his son for using marijuana sends the message that parents who use drugs are likely to role model the behavior for their children, as demonstrated through the line, "I learned it by watching you!" This best fits ______.

A. symbolic interactionism
B. social learning theory
C. social control theory
D. social conflict theory


Answer: B

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