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

question 142

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:

Gestalt

A theory of mind and brain that proposes that the operational principle of the brain is holistic, parallel, and analog, with self-organizing tendencies; or the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Form or Pattern

Refers to the recognizable shape, structure, or arrangement in which something is organized or occurs.

Innate Goodness

The philosophical belief that humans are born inherently good, with an innate sense of morality and virtue.

Humanism

An approach in psychology that emphasizes empathy and stresses the good in human behavior.