Indsigtsbegrebet

Indsigtsbegrebet refers to the phenomenon of insight in which an individual suddenly arrives at a new and coherent understanding that reorganizes earlier knowledge and enables solution of a problem. It often involves a re-framing of the situation, a sense of clarity, and a feeling that the solution clicked.

In Danish academic and professional discourse, the term is used across psychology, education, and philosophy to describe moments of deep understanding as opposed to routine recall or gradual rule-based thinking. In psychology, it aligns with insight learning or the “aha moment,” where problem representation changes rather than through incremental trial-and-error.

Origins and dimensions of insight are typically linked to cognitive restructuring, pattern recognition, and the integration of disparate knowledge domains. Insights can occur spontaneously or as the result of deliberate strategies such as problem framing, reflective practice, and exposure to diverse perspectives.

Applications and evaluation: In teaching and professional practice, fostering conditions that support insight—such as case-based learning, collaborative discourse, and metacognitive reflection—can improve transfer of learning. Measuring insight is challenging, often relying on self-report, performance on novel tasks, or qualitative analysis of problem-solving processes.