Linda has never been interested in sports, yet everyone in her house plays basketball and football. After dinner one night, everyone goes outside to play basketball. Since there are only five players, Linda is asked to join. As the game goes on, she manages to make almost every shot when the ball is passed to her. This is an example of:
A) latent learning.
B) generalization.
C) the law of effect.
D) a placebo effect.

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Latent learning refers to knowledge that only becomes clear when a person has an incentive to display it. Despite not being interested in sports, Linda has likely observed and learned basketball skills from her family, which she was able to demonstrate when she played.

Linda Has Never Been Interested in Sports, Yet Everyone in Her