Zhang notices many people around town wearing leather jackets and receiving compliments about them. He starts to feel positively toward leather jackets too. He even starts saving money to buy one for himself. This example shows how attitudes can be shaped by

A. genetic influences.
B. observational learning.
C. operant conditioning.
D. cognitive consistency.


Answer: B

Psychology

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