Martha is trying to decide what to give to her best friend Rose as a birthday present. She begins by looking closely at how Rose spends her time. She also browses in a number of different department stores to identify numerous things within her price range. Then she lets the problem "incubate" in her head for a few days while she engages in other activities. Eventually she chooses what she thinks will be the best gift for Rose. Martha's approach to the problem can probably best be understood from which of the following perspectives of problem solving?
A) Stages of problem solving
B) Trial-and-error
C) The Gestalt notion of insight
D) Response hierarchy

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Martha's approach to problem solving involves going through stages, such as analyzing the situation, generating possible solutions, and ultimately making a decision. She also takes time to let the problem "incubate" in her mind, which is a characteristic of the stage-based approach to problem solving.

Martha Is Trying to Decide What to Give to Her