Question

Almost every weekend you wander aimlessly through the mall not paying too much attention to the stores; When a mother with a child asks you where the nearest toy store is and you know exactly where to direct her, this is an example of _________________.

Answer 1

Answer: Tolman's latent learning

Explanation: Latent learning could be regarded as a process of information retention or storage which occurs without paying attention such that the information only becomes evident when one is prompted to display it. Latent learning occurs subconsciously without reinforcement, such that the information only becomes apparent when the need arises as the individual who habors the information might not be aware of having such.

Therefore, Latent learning is exhibited in the ability of the wanderer to point the direction of the store, because the information is subconsciously in his memory.