John has been working on a math problem late at night without success, and eventually he falls asleep. Upon awakening, John suddenly realizes how to answer the problem. This best illustrates which of the following?
A) observational learning
B) latent learning
C) insight learning
D) cognitive learning

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The fact that John suddenly had an "aha!" moment and realized the solution to the problem suggests insight learning, which refers to the sudden realization of a solution to a problem. It is different from observational learning (A), which involves learning by observing the behaviors of others, and latent learning (B) which refers to learning that occurs without any obvious reinforcement or motivation. Cognitive learning (D) is a broad term that encompasses various types of learning related to thinking, problem-solving, and information processing.

John Has Been Working on a Math Problem Late at Night