Learning that occurs but is not immediately reflected in a behavior change is called ________.
A) insight
B) innate learning
C) vicarious learning
D) latent learning

Question

Learning that occurs but is not immediately reflected in a behavior change is called ________.
A) insight 
B) innate learning
C) vicarious learning
D) latent learning

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Latent learning refers to learning that has occurred but is not immediately observable or reflected in a behavior change. It may only become evident at a later time when a relevant stimulus or motivation is presented. This phenomenon was studied famously by Tolman and Honzik in their study with rats in mazes, where rats who had previously explored a maze without reinforcement were able to navigate it more quickly when given a reward for finding the end of the maze.

Learning That Occurs but Is Not Immediately Reflected in a Behavior