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

Question

In Bandura's study with the Bobo doll, the children in the group who saw the model punished did not imitate the model at first. They would only imitate the model if given a reward for doing so. The fact that these children had obviously learned the behavior 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 occurs without a corresponding change in behavior. In this case, the children who saw the model punished had learned the behavior but did not demonstrate it until a reward was offered, indicating that they had learned the behavior without actually performing it. Operant conditioning and classical conditioning involve a change in behavior in response to reinforcement or association with a stimulus, respectively. Insight learning involves a sudden realization or "aha moment" that leads to a behavioral change.

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