In Wolfgang Köhler's experiments,the chimpanzee Sultan used a short stick to retrieve a longer stick,which he then used to reach a piece of fruit.The chimpanzee appeared to display
A) insight.
B) a fixation.
C) trial and error.
D) the availability heuristic.

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Sultan's ability to use a short stick to retrieve a longer stick and then use the longer stick to reach a piece of fruit demonstrates insight, which is the sudden realization of a solution to a problem that involves thinking "outside the box." This goes beyond trial-and-error or a simple fixation on a single solution or approach. The availability heuristic is not relevant to this experiment as it involves a mental shortcut based on how easily examples come to mind when making judgments.

In Wolfgang Köhler's Experiments,the Chimpanzee Sultan Used a Short Stick