Which of the following is an example of latent learning?
A)knowing where the emergency exits are in a theater even though you have never used them
B)becoming emotional in the presence of bees after you receive a bee sting
C)Pavlov's dogs learning to salivate to a bell
D)a person in an institution being rewarded for exhibiting healthy behavior with tokens

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Latent learning refers to knowledge that is acquired without any immediate expression of that knowledge until a situation calls for it. Knowing the locations of emergency exits without having used them is an example of acquiring knowledge passively, which becomes apparent when the need arises, fitting the definition of latent learning.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Latent Learning