Jeff has been working on a particular problem for several weeks but he isn't making any progress on it. He decides to put the problem aside for a few weeks and return to it later. Which of the following problem-solving strategies is he using?

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Incubation is a problem-solving strategy where an individual takes a break from actively working on a problem, allowing subconscious processes to potentially lead to a solution when they return to it later.

Jeff Has Been Working on a Particular Problem for Several