Mr. Acosta's son Jose is a menace. He is cruel to animals and often shoplifts. In attempting to explain Jose's morals, Mr. Acosta says, "I think that his moral habits were learned by watching bad television shows." Mr. Acosta's comments are best associated with the _____ view concerning moral behavior.

A. psychodynamic
B. evolutionary
C. social learning theory
D. cognitive developmental


Answer: C

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