In Bandura's study with the Bobo doll,the children in the group that saw the model punished did not imitate the model at first.They would imitate the model only if given a reward for doing so.The fact that these children had obviously learned the behaviour without actually performing it is an example of:
A)latent learning.
B)operant conditioning.
C)classical conditioning.
D)insight learning.

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Latent learning refers to learning that is not immediately apparent in behavior but is retained and can be demonstrated later on. In this case, the children in the group that saw the model punished did not imitate the behavior at first, but they had still learned it and were able to demonstrate it later when given a reward. This fits the definition of latent learning, making choice A the correct answer. Operant conditioning and classical conditioning involve reinforcement and punishment, respectively, but they do not specifically address the idea of latent learning. Insight learning involves sudden understanding and problem-solving without trial and error, which is not demonstrated in this study.

In Bandura's Study with the Bobo Doll,the Children in the Group