How Does Latent Learning Go Against the Arguments of the Behaviourists

question 59

Multiple Choice

How does latent learning go against the arguments of the behaviourists?

• A) It involves classical and operant conditioning at the same time.
• B) It proposes learning can occur without reinforcement.
• C) It is a type of associative learning that isn't apparent without special experimental manipulations.
• D) It assumes that learning can take place without awareness.

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