The sudden understanding of relationships or solutions to problems without apparent trial-and-error learning, often involving cognitive restructuring or "aha!" moments.
Example: A chimpanzee suddenly realizing how to stack boxes to reach hanging fruit, or a student suddenly understanding how algebraic concepts connect.
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