In problem solving, insight is __________
a. a sudden understanding of the solution to a problem
b. a person arrives at any kind of a solution to a problem
c. the cognitive skills acquired by practicing problem solving
d. when one can introspect on the steps one takes to solve a problem
Answer: a
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a. use statistical prediction rules instead of clinical prediction or judgment whenever possible. b. accept only clients who are similar to the therapist in terms of race, social class, and gender to the extent possible. c. both of the above d. neither of the above
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