Question

161. Latent learning can best be described as:

(A) Learning that depends on the mental process
(B) Learning that is not immediately reflected in a behavior change
(C) A learning technique that provides precise information about one's
inner bodily functions
(D) Learning that is based on rewards and punishments
(E) A type of learning that occurs after the behavior has already been
done

Answer 1

Latent learning is learning that is not immediately reflected in a behavior change, and is best exemplified when learned behavior is demonstrated later when needed, such as a child remembering a route to school. The correct option is B

Step-by-step explanation:

Latent learning can be best described as learning that is not immediately reflected in a behavior change. This type of learning occurs without explicit reinforcement or association with a positive or negative outcome.

An example of latent learning would be a situation where a child learns a route by watching his parents drive but does not display knowledge of the route until he needs to use it, like biking to school on his own when his father is unavailable.

Edward C. Tolman's experiments suggested that organisms can learn even without immediate reinforcement, which was contrary to strict behaviorists like Watson and Skinner who focused on observable behavior and immediate reinforcement.

Classically, latent learning indicates that there is a cognitive component to learning, showing that organisms can form cognitive maps and retain information that can be used later in relevant situations.

when behaviors are not immediately rewarded or punished. Therefore, option (B) - Learning that is not immediately reflected in a behavior change - is the correct definition of latent learning. The correct option is B