A seemingly arbitrary flash "out of the blue," through which the solution to a problem suddenly becomes apparent to you, but you do not consciously know how you "figured it out," is called __________.
A. brainstorming
B. priming
C. insight
D. a mental set
Answer: C
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a. Natural selection c. Attribution theory b. Historical determinism d. Social exchange theory
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a. depression c. schizophrenia b. bipolar disorder d. anxiety
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a. is likely not to let her family aspirations interfere with her career choices. b. is thinking she will have children before she begins her career. c. realizes that motherhood may affect her career choices. d. knows her husband will take a leave of absence to help raise their young children.