Chapter 5 Tolmans Learning Theory 5.2.2 learning outcome: cognitive map o Once the organism has developed a cognitive map, it can reach a particular goal from any number of directions. If one commonly used route is blocked, the animal simply takes an alternate route, just as the human takes a detour on the way home from work if the route usually taken is not available. The organism will choose the shortest route or the one requiring the least amount of work, which was referred to as the principle of least effort(expp102)Chapter 5 Tolman’s Learning Theory ⚫ 5.2.2 learning outcome:cognitive map ⚫ Once the organism has developed a cognitive map, it can reach a particular goal from any number of directions. If one commonly used route is blocked, the animal simply takes an alternate route, just as the human takes a detour on the way home from work if the route usually taken is not available. The organism will choose the shortest route or the one requiring the least amount of work, which was referred to as the principle of least effort.(exp.p102)