Editing Social learning theory (section)

== In addiction ==
Addiction is related to the social learning theory as it emphasizes the role of social influences and reinforces the development and maintenance of addictive behaviors. The social learning theory suggests that people learn and adopt behaviors through observation, experience, and reinforcement from social interactions with others.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Smith |first=Mark A. |date=2021-02-01 |title=Social Learning and Addiction |journal=Behavioural Brain Research |language=en |volume=398 |pages=112954 |doi=10.1016/j.bbr.2020.112954 |pmid=33053384 |issn=0166-4328|pmc=7719575 }}</ref> In the case of addiction, individuals may learn and adopt substance use behaviors from peers, family members, or media exposure, and through positive reinforcement such as pleasure or relief from stress. Additionally, the social learning theory highlights the importance of social context in reinforcing addictive behaviors, as social situations and norms may influence the decision to engage in substance use. The social learning theory proposes that addiction is a learned behavior influenced by environmental and social factors.