Wolfgang Kohler

Wolfgang Köhler was a psychologist known for studying how animals, especially chimpanzees, think and solve problems. His research showed that animals can understand and use insight—sudden realizations—rather than just trial-and-error. For example, he observed chimpanzees figuring out how to use tools to get food, demonstrating that they can think critically and creatively. Köhler's work helped challenge the idea that intelligence is only a human trait, highlighting that many animals can understand their environment and solve complex problems through reasoning.