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Which of the following phenomena is illustrated by Tolman’s study in which rats suddenly evidenced that they had learned to get through a maze once a reward was presented?
(A) insight learning
(B) instrumental learning
(C) latent learning
(D) spontaneous recovery
(E) classical conditioning
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(C) latent learning
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Tolman is known for his work on latent learning, learning that occurs in the absence of a reward but remains hidden until a reward is made available. Tolman’s study involved three groups of rats running a maze under various contingencies of reinforcement.
Posted : 13/02/2024 4:05 pm