Eureka Moment
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CORE DEFINITION
The Eureka effect, also known as the Aha! moment or eureka moment, refers to the moment when a person suddenly understands a problem or concept that was previously incomprehensible. At this moment, a previously unsolvable problem suddenly becomes clear and obvious. This transition from not understanding to spontaneous understanding and insight is often accompanied by joy, satisfaction, and exclamation.
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The Eureka effect, also known as the Aha! moment or eureka moment, refers to the moment when a person suddenly understands a problem or concept that was previously incomprehensible. At this moment, a previously unsolvable problem suddenly becomes clear and obvious. This transition from not understanding to spontaneous understanding and insight is often accompanied by joy, satisfaction, and exclamation.
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After prolonged focused attention, the subconscious mind completes remote associations during relaxation, causing the problem to suddenly 'connect'. The mechanism is 'incubation' plus remote association, often occurring in states of low cognitive load (e.g., bathing, walking).
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