The Three-Process View is a psychological

Psychology

Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...

 term coined by Janet E. Davidson and Robert E. Steinberg.

According to this concept, there are three kinds of insight

Insight

Insight is the understanding of a specific cause and effect in a specific context. Insight can be used with several related meanings:*a piece of information...

: selective-encoding, selective-comparison, and selective-combination.

Selective-Encoding Insight- Distinguishing what is important in a problem

Problem

A problem is an obstacle, impediment, difficulty or challenge, or any situation that invites resolution; the resolution of which is recognized as a solution or contribution toward a known purpose or goal...

 and what is irrelevant. (i.e. filter)

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

Knowledge

Knowledge is a familiarity with someone or something unknown, which can include information, facts, descriptions, or skills acquired through experience or education. It can refer to the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject...

 and experience

Experience

Experience as a general concept comprises knowledge of or skill in or observation of some thing or some event gained through involvement in or exposure to that thing or event....

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Selective-Combination Insight- Identifying a problem through understanding the different component

Component

-Usage:Component may refer to:* System components, the constituents of a system* Electronic components, the constituents of electronic circuits* Component ingredient, the main ingredient in a dish...

s and putting everything together.