Latent Learning

Latent Learning is a form of learning that is not immediately expressed in an overt response; it occurs without obvious reinforcement to be applied later.  [1]Latent learning is when an organism learns something in its life, but the knowledge is not immediately expressed. It remains dormant, and may not be available to consciousness, until certain circumstances allow or require it to be expressed. For instance a child may observe a parent setting the table or tightening a screw, but does not act on this learning for a year; then he finds he knows how to do these things, even though he has never done them before.
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Latent learning n. Learning that is not the result of determined effort and is not evident at the time it occurs, but remains latent until a need [more]Latent learning - Community and Resources

learning that occurs but is not apparent until there is an incentive to demonstrate it.