Consider the case of Simon,who is in the process of becoming a regular marijuana user.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 anyone using marijuana.

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According to the social learning theory, learning occurs through a process of observation, imitation, and reinforcement. If Simon fails to pass a stage of the learning process, he may not become a regular user as he might not have received positive reinforcement for his behavior. The other options are less likely as they involve assuming that Simon will either continue using a different substance or become opposed to marijuana use, which is not necessarily supported by the theory.

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