While taking a shower, Miguel suddenly realizes the solution to a problem at work. When later asked how he solved this problem, Miguel said, "The answer just seemed to pop into my head." Miguel's experience is an example of __________.
A) insight
B) a mechanical solution
C) a heuristic
D) an algorithm

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Miguel's experience of suddenly realizing the solution is an example of insight, which refers to the sudden and unexpected understanding of a problem or situation. The other answer choices (mechanical solution, heuristic, algorithm) relate to more systematic and deliberate problem-solving strategies, which are not applicable here.

While Taking a Shower, Miguel Suddenly Realizes the Solution to a Problem