Omar's parents have been trying to teach him their telephone number. He appears unable to recite it correctly. One day, he overhears his father mention that he would buy Omar a new toy if he could learn the number. Omar immediately blurts out the correct number. This demonstrates
A)latent learning.
B)spontaneous recovery.
C)observational learning.
D)creativity.
E)insight learning.

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Omar's ability to recite the telephone number correctly after hearing about a potential reward, despite previously appearing unable to do so, demonstrates latent learning. This concept refers to learning that occurs but is not immediately expressed until there is a reason to demonstrate it.

Omar's Parents Have Been Trying to Teach Him Their Telephone