I'll give you Similarities and differences:
Similarities first:
-in both, unobservable mental calculations are done (in insight this is done in the incubation stage, in observational learning this is the cognitive map)
-the learning appears to be "sudden", in one moment/trial it appears that the participant has not learned anything, in the next, they suddenly have all this exhibited knowledge. learning is not exhibited until needed.
Difference: The primary difference between these two cognitive theories of learning is that:
-in latent learning the participant can learn materials / skills etc via observation, but not exhibit the behaviour. In insight learning the organism has not watched another organism perform the behaviour.
-in latent learning the organism learns the behaviour without intending to, and it is not done with the intent of obtaining information (kind of passive), in insight learning, the organism must choose to manipulate the environment to get the correct environment (active) .
-insight learning is said to have occurred when the relationships relevant to the solution are found, and this could happen in a split second (aha-phenomenon), whereas latent learning can occur over a period of time
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Latent learning refers to acquiring knowledge without immediately demonstrating it, while insight learning involves suddenly understanding a problem without continuous trial and error. Latent learning often involves animals navigating an environment, while insight learning typically involves solving more complex problems in a novel way.
In learning, cognitive factors such as attention, memory, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking play a crucial role. These factors determine how individuals process and retain information, make connections between new and existing knowledge, and adapt their learning strategies based on feedback and experiences. Additionally, motivation, emotional state, and prior knowledge also influence cognitive processes involved in learning.
According to Freud, the latent content of a dream refers to the hidden, unconscious desires and wishes that are disguised and represented symbolically in the dream. It is contrasted with the manifest content, which is the actual events and elements that are experienced in the dream. Freud believed that by analyzing the latent content of dreams, one could gain insight into a person's unconscious thoughts and motivations.
Edward Tolman is known for his research in cognitive psychology and his theory of latent learning. He showed that rats could learn to navigate a maze without reinforcement, demonstrating that learning can occur without immediate reward. This challenged traditional behaviorist ideas about the nature of learning.
Latent behavior refers to actions or responses that are present in an individual but not outwardly expressed. These behaviors are not readily observable and may be unconscious or hidden from others. Psychologists often study latent behaviors to better understand an individual's motivations and internal states.
Manifest elements of society are those that are easily observable and openly acknowledged, such as laws, institutions, and cultural norms. Latent elements of society, on the other hand, are underlying or hidden structures that influence behavior and interactions, such as power dynamics, inequality, and unconscious biases. Both manifest and latent elements play a role in shaping social systems and dynamics.