Insight & Observational & Latent Learning

Insight learning

A mental process in which a sudden, complete and an unexpected solution to a problem is achieved.

4 Steps of Insight Learning

1.  Preparation: The person attempts to solve the problem in many different ways.

2. Incubation: The person temporarily stops actively trying to solve the problem

3. Insight: An 'Aha!’ moment when a solution is suddenly clear

4.  Verification: Testing if the solution works

Latent learning

Learning that occurs without behavioral signs. Learning occurs without reinforcement but may not become apparent until a reason (reinforcement) occurs.

Cognitive maps

Mental representations of situations which we build without being conditioned to do so.

Observational Learning

The acquisition of information, skills, or behavior through watching the performance of others, either directly or via such media as films and videos.

Bandura’s Four Key Factors to Observational Learning

1.  Attention: Attend the model

2. Retention: Remember the model’s example

3. Reproduction: Imitate the model

4.  Motivation: We are most likely to repeat a modeled behavior if we receive reinforcement