Darla was struggling to solve a difficult problem, so she took a break to have lunch. As she ate, the solution to the problem suddenly occurred to her when she was not even consciously thinking about it. Darla experienced the _____ effect.
A)transitional
B)reevaluation
C)incubation
D)sublimation

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The incubation effect refers to the phenomenon where taking a break from conscious thought on a problem can lead to an insight or solution. This happens because the problem continues to be processed at a subconscious level.

Darla Was Struggling to Solve a Difficult Problem, So She