Arthur is teaching his 7-year-old grandson, Jonas, how to cast a fishing line. Arthur demonstrates the overhead cast, making sure Jonas is paying full attention to how he holds the rod and releases the line. Arthur praises Jonas enthusiastically, saying "excellent cast, mate!" and patting him on the back every time Jonas mimics the motion correctly. Jonas beams with pride and laughs excitedly each time he manages to cast the line into the water on his own.
Discuss how social learning theory could account for Jonas learning to cast a fishing line. Refer to the description above in your answer.
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