Ken's project team was in the _____ stage of creative problem solving where they were mentally allowing unrelated thoughts to combine in search of a solution.

A) preparation
B) incubation
C) illumination
D) verification

Creative Problem Solving

An approach to tackling challenges with innovative and non-traditional strategies, emphasizing thinking outside the box.

Incubation

A period of subconscious processing that contributes to problem-solving and creative thinking, often occurring after a period of active work on a problem.