Insight learning is a form of cognitive learning where animals or humans solve a problem using a sudden understanding or realization, rather than trial and error.
Imagine you're trying to solve a Rubik's cube. You've been twisting and turning it for hours with no success. Suddenly, you realize that if you turn the sides in a certain pattern, you can align all the colors. That "aha!" moment is insight learning.
Cognitive Learning: This refers to the process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and senses.
Problem Solving: This involves finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
Latent Learning: This type of learning occurs without any obvious reinforcement but becomes apparent when there's an incentive to demonstrate it.
Study guides for the entire semester
200k practice questions
Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.