The Three-Process View

The Three-Process View is a psychological term coined by Janet E. Davidson and Robert E. Steinberg.

According to this concept, there are three kinds of insight: selective-encoding, selective-comparison, and selective-combination.

Selective-Encoding Insight- Involving one to distinguish what is important in a problem and what is irrelevant. (i.e. filter)

Selective-Comparison Insight- Identifying information by finding a connection between acquired knowledge and experience.

Selective-Combination Insight- Identifying a problem through understanding the different components and putting everything together.