Although James worked on his chemistry homework for several hours, he still did not understand it. While taking a break to watch television, he gained insight into the processes he had studied. What term describes his "break"?
A) Encoding period
B) Incubation period
C) Retrieval period
D) Critical period

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The term that describes James' "break" is the incubation period. This is the period where the brain continues to work on a problem subconsciously even when the conscious mind is not focused on it. The incubation period can often lead to sudden insights or breakthroughs, as was the case with James.

Although James Worked on His Chemistry Homework for Several Hours