Latent Learning
Definition
Latent learning is a type of learning that occurs without any obvious reinforcement and isn't demonstrated until there's an incentive to do so.
Analogy
Think of latent learning like saving a game on your console. You're not actively playing the game, but all the information is stored and ready for when you decide to play again. The knowledge is there, it's just not being used until necessary.
Related terms
Operant Conditioning: A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior.
Observational Learning: A type of learning most associated with Bandura's social learning theory, where individuals learn by watching others' behaviors and their consequences.
Insight Learning: A form of cognitive learning where animals use insight to solve problems.
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- Who researched the concept of latent learning with rats in mazes?
- Who among the psychologists is known for his work on latent learning?
- What element from physics most closely aligns with the term latent learning in psychology?
- What role does cognitive map play in latent learning?
- How could one construct an experiment using both latent learning and self-efficacy theory to study resilience in times of stress?
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