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Latent learning happens when an animal (or human) stores information in its long-term memory and displays this knowledge, when needed, at a later date.
Latent learning is particularly effective when a dog is learning a new behaviour. It enables the dog on subsequent occasions to have a clear memory of the successful way it did the training by recognizing the triggers it learned to gain its rewards.
The most effective way of achieving latent learning is by providing quiet reflective time immediately after the event so that the brain has the opportunity to absorb the information without distraction otherwise it may not have time to realize the connection between the behaviour it has just done, and the reward it was given immediately afterwards. This is why training one exercise at a time is so much more effective than teaching a dog a number of different behaviours in one session. For instance, if a puppy is taught "Sit", "Come", and to do "Loose Lead" walking all in the one lesson - it will only latently learn the lead walking part of the lesson and may even begin to see the lead as a stressful trigger as it was confused and tired by all the new commands, exercises and the training environment.
Golden Rules of Latent Learning
1. Only teach ONE EXERCISE in a training session
For instance, when teaching a dog to consistently come to you when called, do not ask it to "sit" when it arrives at your feet - it will link the final command (Sit) with the reward rather than the behaviour of running to you, which you are trying to train.
2. Teach the dog a maximum of FIVE ATTEMPTS in a session
Keep the training sessions short. I have always found that repetitions of over 5 times always end in failure(!) either because the dog becomes bored, it tires and cannot concentrate, or we humans ask too much from the dog by expecting it to progress too quickly in the training session.
3. Once the dog has fully understood what is expected of it, further steps can be added to the dog's Training Program By teaching the dog in small manageable steps that it learns and retains in its long-term memory by latent learning, the dog has such a firm program on what it has been taught that subsequent short training sessions can progress with the dog being confident of what is expected of it. These dogs rise to the challenge of more difficult exercises being taught to it through this well-founded confidence. For instance, by first teaching the dog to Recall Bronze (more on this later) standard, then doing the same exercise over jumps (Bounce), then teaching it to retrieve (Hand), Bounce and Hand.
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What is the mental process involved in learning?
latent learning
In learning What cognitive factors are involved?
Latent learning and observational learning
When would you see a change in behavior resulting from latent learning?
When would you see a change in behavior resulting from latent learning
Who developed latent learning?
Tolman
How is latent learning different from the kinds of active learning that are achieved when you are trying to achieve a goal?
Latent learning is learning that occurs without any obvious reinforcement or motivation, while active learning involves goal-oriented behavior that is driven by rewards or consequences. In latent learning, the knowledge is acquired passively and may not be immediately demonstrated, whereas in active learning, the learner is actively engaged in problem-solving or task completion to achieve a specific outcome.
What is learning that is not manifested until some later time?
Latent Learning
What is learning that remains hidden until its application becomes useful?
Latent Learning.
Term used to describe learning that occurs in the absence of a reward or consequence?
latent learning
What is latent learing?
It is the potential of learning, as yet in an undeveloped state
What is an example of latent learning?
The mental acquisition of knowledge without an obvious reward.
Why are place learning latent learning and insight learning all considered to support cognitive theories of learning?
Place learning, latent learning, and insight learning all support cognitive theories of learning because they emphasize the role of mental processes such as memory, problem-solving, and understanding in the learning process. These types of learning involve understanding, organizing, and using information in a meaningful way rather than just forming basic associations or responses, which aligns with cognitive theories that focus on the active processing of information by the learner.
Can learning occur without reinforcement?
yes, we can learn without reinforcement. Insight Learning, Place & Latent Learning, and Observational Learning occurs without any reinforcement. Did i miss out any? Please add if there is more..
