Question

What was the main takeaway from Köhler’s chimpanzee experiment?

• A. Learning occurs through passive observation.
• B. Problem-solving involves mechanical repetition.
• C. Insight occurs after mentally restructuring the problem.
• D. Learning depends only on external rewards.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Insight occurs after mentally restructuring the problem.

• Köhler's experiments showed that animals and humans can solve problems by mentally reorganizing information, leading to sudden insight rather than relying on trial and error.