When Louis Pasteur said, "Chance favors the prepared mind," he was talking about one particular ingredient that is central to creative thinking. What is that ingredient?
A) choosing the goal of creativity
B) reinforcing intrinsic motivation
C) engaging in problem finding
D) acquiring relevant knowledge

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The ingredient that Pasteur was referring to is acquiring relevant knowledge. This means that in order to be able to come up with creative solutions or ideas, one must have a solid foundation of knowledge on the subject matter. This allows one to make connections between seemingly unrelated information, and to see patterns or possibilities that may have otherwise gone unnoticed. Without knowledge, one may not even be aware of the problem or the need for a creative solution in the first place.

When Louis Pasteur Said, "Chance Favors the Prepared Mind," He