Simon is just beginning to use marijuana recreationally. According to the social learning theory, which of the following is most likely to happen if Simon fails to pass a stage of the learning process?
A) He will not become a regular user.
B) He will become a regular user.
C) He will become a user of a different, more serious substance.
D) He will become opposed to the use of marijuana in general.

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According to the social learning theory, if an individual fails to pass a stage of the learning process, they are less likely to adopt the behavior being learned. In this case, if Simon fails to pass a stage in the process of learning to use marijuana recreationally, he is less likely to become a regular user.

Simon Is Just Beginning to Use Marijuana Recreationally