Latent learning, also known as incidental learning, refers to the acquisition of knowledge without any immediate reinforcement or motivation to display it. It is a form of learning that occurs without conscious effort, awareness, intention, or reinforcement, and is not immediately expressed in behavior. This type of learning is often subconscious and may not be demonstrated until there is a reason to do so
. An example of latent learning is when a person learns a route but only demonstrates this knowledge when the learned material is needed
