Tolman and Honzik's latent learning experiment showed that:
A) reinforcement is always necessary for learning to occur
B) reinforcers must be species- specific in order for learning to occur
C) reinforcers are not necessary for learning to occur
D) reinforcers only enhance learning when they are presented along with punishers

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Tolman and Honzik's latent learning experiment involved rats that were not reinforced for learning a maze at first. However, they still showed evidence of learning when they were later offered food as a reward for completing the maze. This indicates that reinforcement is not always necessary for learning to occur.

Tolman and Honzik's Latent Learning Experiment Showed That