Question

Ben travels the same route between home and work. One day the road he takes is closed with no detour signs.
He easily makes his way back home, taking alternate roads that take him in the right direction.
How is Ben able to find his way back home?
Correct Answer(s)
positive reinforcement
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positive punishment
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cognitive map
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latent learning
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Incorrect Answer(s)

Answer 1

The correct answer(s) for how Ben is able to find his way back home is:

- **cognitive map**: This refers to the mental representation of the layout of one's environment, which allows Ben to navigate back home even when a familiar route is blocked.

- **latent learning**: This involves acquiring knowledge without obvious reinforcement, which can later be demonstrated when a need arises, such as when Ben needs to find a different route home.

The incorrect answer(s) are:

- **positive reinforcement**: This refers to introducing a rewarding stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior, which does not apply in this situation.

- **positive punishment**: This involves introducing an aversive stimulus to decrease a behavior, which also does not apply in this scenario.

So the two correct responses are **cognitive map** and **latent learning**.