Question

Which of the following best describes insight learning according to Gestalt psychology?

• A. Learning occurs through repeated trial and error.
• B. Learning happens through reinforcement and punishment.
• C. Learning is a sudden realization or understanding of a problem's solution.
• D. Learning occurs through imitation and observation of others.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Learning is a sudden realization or understanding of a problem's solution.

• Insight learning, as described by Gestalt psychology, refers to a sudden and clear realization of how to solve a problem without trial-and-error learning.

• This theory was demonstrated in Wolfgang Köhler's experiments with chimpanzees, where the animals suddenly figured out how to use tools to reach bananas after observing the problem.

• Unlike trial-and-error learning, insight involves re-organizing information mentally and perceiving the relationship between elements of the problem, leading to an "Aha!" moment.