As Vanessa worked on the problem,she narrated her progress out loud,saying things like "No,that option doesn't seem to work.No,that doesn't work either." Then Vanessa abruptly shouted,"I think I've got it!" These reports seem to capture the phenomenon called

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The phenomenon described is "illumination," which refers to the moment in the creative process when a sudden insight or solution to a problem is realized. This is often preceded by a period of contemplation or unsuccessful attempts, as illustrated by Vanessa's narration of her thought process before arriving at the solution.

As Vanessa Worked on the Problem,she Narrated Her Progress Out