Kevin Has Just Moved to a New Neighborhood

Multiple Choice

Kevin has just moved to a new neighborhood. In his old neighborhood, everyone wore Vans and board shorts, but he notices that the kids on his new block are wearing Nikes and basketball shorts. He also notices that they tease people who are not dressed this way. Kevin immediately asks his mom to take him to the store to buy new clothes. What has taken place here?

A) attitude polarization
B) the mere exposure effect
C) observational learning
D) operant conditioning