When we ____ a problem, unproductive strategies recede from memory and you can return to the problem with a fresher perspective.
A) analyze
B) reconceptualize
C) differentiate
D) incubate

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"Incubate" refers to temporarily setting a problem aside and allowing it to simmer in the back of your mind, which can help unproductive strategies fade away and allow for a new perspective upon returning to the problem. The other choices may involve problem-solving techniques but do not specifically address the issue of unproductive strategies.

When We ____ a Problem, Unproductive Strategies Recede from Memory