Insightful learning is usually regarded as having four characteristics: (1) the transition from presolution to solution is sudden and complete; (2) performance based on a solution gained by insight is usually smooth and free of errors; (3) a solution to a problem gained by insight is retained for a considerable length of time; (4) a principle gained by insight is easily applied to other problems.


p. 276: Summary of the conclusions that the Gestaltists reached about insightful learning; as cited in Hergenhahn (2008) - An introduction to theories of learning, (2005)

Baldwin R. Hergenhahn Quotes

Insightful learning is usually regarded as having four characteristics: (1) the transition from presolution to solution is sudden and complete; (2)...

Insightful learning is usually regarded as having four characteristics: (1) the transition from presolution to solution is sudden and complete; (2)...

Insightful learning is usually regarded as having four characteristics: (1) the transition from presolution to solution is sudden and complete; (2)...

Insightful learning is usually regarded as having four characteristics: (1) the transition from presolution to solution is sudden and complete; (2)...