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A series of experiments was performed to test the hypothesis that latent learning at a choice point is in terms of "(1) associations between choice-point stimuli and alternative consequences of going right or left, giving rise to differential anticipatory reactions at the choice point; (2) association between one of these consequences and a satisfier." 28 of 32 rats allowed to explore in a simple T-maze, fed in one endbox, and immediately given a free-choice trial chose the path to the endbox in which they had been fed. A prefed no-T-maze experience control group showed only chance performance, as did groups where differences between endboxes or outside endboxes were removed. In a repetition of the main experiment where animals were placed in both endboxes, one with food, 26 of 32 responded correctly on an immediately following free choice trial. Differential endboxes had no apparent effect.

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