Which of the following is true concerning Tolman and Honzik's classic study of latent learning?
A) Rats were able to learn even when they were not receiving reinforcement.
B) Rats learned when receiving punishment but not when receiving reinforcement.
C) Rats were not able to learn if reinforcement was withheld for long periods of time.
D) Rats learned only when reinforcement was presented immediately following behavior.
Answer: A
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