When mary was young, her father was trying to learn how to speak german and would listen to german tapes for hours in her presence. mary paid very little attention to the tapes. many years later, when mary was in germany, she was able to say a few german words in order to make herself understood. this is an example of
a. procedural memory
b. latent learning
c. regression
d. telegraphic speech
e. retroactive interference

B. latent learning          

Explanation:

Latent learning: The term latent learning was introduced by a famous psychologist named Edward Tolman while experimenting on rats.

In psychology, latent learning is defined as a technique of learning which is not being immediately seen in an overt response. Latent learning occurs in the absence of reinforcement related to behavior being learned. It depends on the motivation to do a particular task.

In the question above, the given statement is an example of latent learning.

answer is b shrapnel injuries