what is insight learning
Insight learning. Definition. noun. A type of learning that uses reason, especially to form conclusions, inferences, or judgments, to solve a problem. Supplement. Unlike learning by trial-and-error, insight learning is solving problems not based on actual experience (like trial and error steps) but on trials occurring mentally. Often the solution is learned suddenly, such as when a person is in a problem for a period of time and suddenly learns the way to solve it.