Riley's parents have decided to take a 3-week trip to Europe. Consequently, Riley's mother will not be able to make her famous pies for the upcoming bake sale. When her mother encourages Riley to bake the pies herself, Riley panics at first, but then she finds that she knows how to put the recipe together. Her ability to prepare the recipe is an example of __________.

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Riley's ability to prepare the recipe without prior practice or reinforcement is an example of latent learning, which refers to learning that occurs but is not immediately evident in behavior. Riley had previously observed her mother making the pies and stored that information, which she was able to retrieve and use when needed.

Riley's Parents Have Decided to Take a 3-Week Trip to Europe