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insight-learning-vs-latent-learning

	Insight Learning 頓悟學習	Latent Learning 潛在學習
Definition	Sudden, “aha!” solution to a novel problem using past knowledge	Hidden learning that occurs without reinforcement, shown when motivated
Mechanism	Rearranging or combining past experiences in a new way to solve a problem (cognitive restructuring)	Passive acquisition through exploration/observation, not immediately shown (hidden knowledge stored for future use).
Example	Wolfgang Kohler’s chimpanzees suddenly joining sticks to reach a banana	Passenger learns a route by watching, later demonstrates when driving themselves later
Timing	Instantaneous, rapid, deliberate	Gradual, unreinforced, delayed demonstration
TL; DR	Pondering until you figure out how to apply your knowledge	Applying knowledge only when there is an incentive or need