During her studies,Mallory stumbles across an idea that many people in her discipline have ignored because they do not see the value in it.Mallory,in contrast,sees the hidden potential in that idea and develops its potential.This process typifies the
A)investment theory of creativity.
B)selective-combination of insights.
C)productive nature of creativity.
D)recursive nature of creativity.

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The investment theory of creativity, proposed by Sternberg and Lubart, suggests that creative thinkers are like investors in the stock market, looking for ideas that are undervalued, to invest in them, develop their potential, and eventually sell them when they are recognized by others. Mallory's process of finding an ignored idea, seeing its potential, and developing it aligns with this theory.

During Her Studies,Mallory Stumbles Across an Idea That Many People