A rat learns the spatial relations of a maze in a nonreinforcement situation, and later uses this knowledge when a food reinforcement is presented.This is called:

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Latent learning refers to the process by which an organism learns something in the absence of any observable reinforcement or reward, and then demonstrates the behavior or knowledge later when a reinforcement is introduced. In the scenario described, the rat learns the layout of the maze without any immediate reward, and this knowledge is revealed when food is used as a reinforcement, exemplifying latent learning.

A Rat Learns the Spatial Relations of a Maze in a Nonreinforcement