A Seemingly Arbitrary Flash "Out of the Blue," Through Which

question 155

Multiple Choice

A seemingly arbitrary flash "out of the blue," through which the solution to a problem suddenly becomes apparent to you, but you do not consciously know how you "figured it out," is called ________.

• A) brainstorming
• B) priming
• C) insight
• D) a mental set

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Definitions:

Desired Response

The expected or targeted reaction or outcome from a given stimulus or action.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the presence of which a particular behavior is reinforced, helping the individual to distinguish when certain behaviors are likely to be rewarded.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process in which an innate response to a potent stimulus comes to be elicited by a previously neutral stimulus through association.

Professor

An academic title for a senior teacher or lecturer, typically in a college or university, who is often involved in advanced research.