Melvin watches Jerry Springer every day after school. Based on his exposure to this and other talk shows, he tends to over-estimate the frequency of teenage pregnancy and infidelity. If you were to ascribe to this particular theory, you would say that Melvin's perspective of the real-world on these issues was significantly shaped to reflect those of the television world.

Social Learning Theory

Vicarious Learning Theory

Uses and Gratification Theory

Cultivation Theory