Which Statement Best Characterizes the Process of Insight

question 357

Multiple Choice

Which statement best characterizes the process of insight?

• A) Insight rarely occurs through the conscious manipulation of concepts or information and typically involves the sudden realization of how a problem can be solved.
• B) Insight involves a systematic search of thoughts and ideas that will lead to a solution without conscious awareness of the thought processes involved.
• C) Insight often involves using the working backward approach to problem solving.
• D) Insight typically involves the subgoal analysis approach to problem solving.

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Definitions:

Norms

The average performance of a large sample of children of a given age.

Social Identity Theory

A psychological theory that explains intergroup behavior by examining the impact of group membership on individuals' self-concept and behavior towards others.

Self-verification Theory

A psychological theory stating that individuals seek to confirm their existing self-concepts by interpreting information in a way that is consistent with their beliefs about themselves.

Downward Social Comparison

The act of comparing oneself with those who are perceived to be in a worse position, which can lead to feelings of relative superiority.