After working on a calculus problem for three hours,Sue took a two-hour break before going back to the problem.She solved the problem soon after she returned to it.Wallas would refer to Sue's two-hour break as a step to problem solving called _______.
A) relaxation
B) preparation
C) incubation
D) meditation

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Wallas' theory of problem solving includes four steps: preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification. The two-hour break taken by Sue falls under the incubation step, where the problem solver takes a break from actively thinking about the problem and allows the mind to subconsciously work on it. Therefore, the best choice is C, incubation.

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