Question

After spending two hours trying to solve an engineering problem, Amira finally gave up. As she wastrying to fall asleep that night, a solution to the problem popped into her head. Amira's experience bestillustrates:________A) the belief perseverance phenomenon.B) the availability heuristic.C) insight.D) a mental set.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is: Insight.

Explanation:

An insight can be understood as a "revelation" an "Eureka" moment, when an individual discovers a solution to a problem; becomes aware of something that was missing in their reasoning; understands a concept previously not understood.

And insight is a sudden realization of something either internal or external that can help the individual finally understand a concept.

Insight's can occur either in therapeutical contexts such as while engaging in psychotherapy, and also can occur in day to day life. Normally people experience relief when an insight happens, however some insights or realizations can be harming to the self-concept of certain individuals.

In this particular case a Solution to Amira's problem popped into her head. Amira's experience best illustrates: C Insight.