Tolman demonstrated that rats can learn to run a maze correctly even though they were never reinforced for successfully running through it. This demonstrated the phenomenon of
A) latent learning.
B) vicarious reinforcement.
C) insight learning.
D) trial and error learning.

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Tolman's study demonstrated latent learning, which refers to learning that occurs without reinforcement or a specific goal in mind. The rats had knowledge of the maze layout that was not explicitly demonstrated until there was an incentive or reason to use it.

Tolman Demonstrated That Rats Can Learn to Run a Maze