Which of the following represents the correct order of the five stages of the creative process?
A) Preparation, incubation, elaboration, insight, evaluation
B) Insight, preparation, incubation, elaboration, insight
C) Preparation, incubation, insight, evaluation, elaboration
D) Incubation, evaluation, insight, preparation, elaboration
E) Incubation, preparation, evaluation, elaboration, insight

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The correct order of the five stages of the creative process is preparation, incubation, insight, evaluation, and elaboration. This involves gathering information, allowing time for ideas to develop, having a breakthrough or "aha" moment, assessing and refining the idea, and finally executing and implementing it. Option C is the only choice in which the stages are listed in this correct order.

Which of the Following Represents the Correct Order of the Five