After spending two hours trying to solve an engineering problem,Amira finally gave up.As she was trying to fall asleep that night,a solution to the problem popped into her head.Amira's experience best illustrates
A) belief perseverance.
B) the availability heuristic.
C) insight.
D) a mental set.

Question

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Amira's experience of suddenly and unexpectedly solving the problem after giving up on it is an example of insight. Insight is a sudden realization or understanding of a problem or situation that leads to a solution. This differs from trial-and-error problem solving, which involves gradually approaching a solution through trial and error. The other answer choices do not accurately describe Amira's experience.

After Spending Two Hours Trying to Solve an Engineering Problem,Amira