Creative insights often arrive rather abruptly, at unexpected times and places such as while sitting in a bathtub. The idea seems to be that, while the thinker isn't engaging the problem consciously, he is continuing to think about it unconsciously. This particular process of solving problems goes by the name of __________.
A) restructuring
B) deduction
C) inductive reasoning
D) incubation

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Incubation is a process in which the thinker is not actively engaged in problem-solving but continues to think about the problem unconsciously, leading to creative insights. Therefore, the best choice is D - incubation. Restructuring, deduction, and inductive reasoning all involve conscious problem-solving and aren't relevant to this scenario.

Creative Insights Often Arrive Rather Abruptly, at Unexpected Times and Places