A seemingly arbitrary flash "out of the blue," through which the solution to a problem suddenly becomes apparent to you (although you do not consciously know how you "figured it out") is called:

a) brainstorming.
b) divergent thinking.
c) insight.
d) a mental set.

ANS: C

Psychology

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the critic says the character needs therapy. If the character were to seek therapy, which diagnosis might be made? a. dependent personality disorder b. borderline personality disorder c. schizotypal personality disorder d. narcissistic personality disorder

Psychology

Centration is Piaget's concept, which is the inability to see the world through another person's eyes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Psychology