Michelle used to engage in vigorous exercise without warming up first. One day at the gym, she watched another woman warm up before running laps. As a result, she started warming up as well. Which term does NOT describe the type of learning that has occurred?
A) Mimicry
B) Modeling
C) Observational
D) Latent

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Latent learning refers to learning that occurs without reinforcement or apparent motivation. However, in this scenario, Michelle watched and learned from another person's behavior, which falls under the categories of mimicry, modeling, and observational learning. Thus, D does not describe the type of learning that has occurred in this scenario.

Michelle Used to Engage in Vigorous Exercise Without Warming Up