Which of the Following Is an Example of Tolman's Concept

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of Tolman's concept of latent learning?

• A)A rat presses a new lever in the same way that it pressed a familiar lever.
• B)A man is unaware that his dislike of broccoli is a result of a food allergy.
• C)A seeing-eye dog learns quickly to turn on the lights in a new place because the switches are in the same location as at home.
• D)A woman knows where to find the hat store in her favourite mall, even though she's never shopped at the hat store.

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Definitions:

Memory Stages

The process of information transfer and transformation in memory, typically including encoding, storage, and retrieval stages.

Long-Term Storage

The phase of memory where information is held indefinitely and can be recalled long after it was initially learned.

Short-Term Memory

A type of temporary memory storage that holds a small amount of information for a short period of time.

Items of Information

Discrete pieces of knowledge or data that can be used in processing, analysis, or communication.