Question

In an experiment, a bunch of bananas was placed just beyond a chimpanzee's reach. boxes and sticks were left in its housing area. after trying various ways of getting the bananas, the chimps seemed to give up, and then return in a while with an idea that worked. they were demonstrating _____

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: insight
In psychology, insights refers to the solution of problems that present itself without any form of warning.
For most cases, this type of solution could only created from repetitive process of Trial and Error rather than deep cognitive understanding.