The factors are environment, people and behavior. Referring to this theory, my smoking habit was coaxed into me by my peers. I was given opportunities and support to take up smoking. I was, and still am, accepted and had no negative reinforcement. Additionally, as a child and young adult, observational learning played a huge role in my personal acceptance of the habit. I was able to see where, how and by whom it was done, and I later started using tobacco as a coping mechanism