Which of the following statements is true of the incubation step in the creative process identified by Graham Wallas?

A) It often includes research and experimentation.
B) It is the first step of the creative process.
C) It is in this step that a newly created concept is proven to be worthwhile.
D) It is also known as the "illumination" step.

Incubation Step

A phase in the creative process or problem-solving where ideas are subconsciously pondered, leading to innovative solutions.

Graham Wallas

An academic who developed a conceptual framework for understanding how creativity functions, emphasizing the necessity of a period of unconscious processing in creative thought.

Illumination

The moment in the creative process when a person arrives at an insight or solution after a period of reflection.