Jeremy is struggling with a problem at work. After a while he decides to take a break and grab some lunch with some friends. When he returns from lunch, he looks at his work again and suddenly sees the answer. Going for lunch probably served as a chance for
A)Jeremy to develop a problem-solving schema
B)divergent thinking
C)incubation to occur
D)means-ends analysis

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Taking a break and then returning to a problem with a fresh perspective or suddenly seeing the solution is a classic example of incubation in problem-solving. Incubation allows the mind to work on the problem subconsciously, often leading to insights or solutions after a period of rest or distraction.

Jeremy Is Struggling with a Problem at Work