Over the years, insight has been recognized as a critical element in both problem-solving and learning, with applications ranging from psychotherapy to cognitive neuroscience. Examples of insight include the classic ‘aha’ moments during mathematical problem-solving or the sudden understanding of a complex concept.

Here are some examples of insight learning: The Matchstick Problem: Realizing you can light a match and use it to illuminate a dark room instead of fumbling around in the dark. Sudoku Puzzles: Suddenly seeing a pattern or number placement that you hadn't noticed before, allowing you to complete the puzzle.

Examples of insight learning include coming to a realization when walking in the woods, coming to a sudden moment of clarity during an experiment, or overcoming a threshold concept in mathematics.

Insight is a vision. A vivid example of insight is a familiar plot twist in cartoons when the character can’t find a way out of the situation, but then a light bulb lights up above their head.