From the perspective of information processing theory, incubation facilitates problem solving primarily by:
A) enhancing attentional focus on the problem to be solved
B) slightly expanding the capacity of working memory
C) enabling a more expansive search of long-term memory
D) increasing one's ability to engage in means-ends analysis

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According to information processing theory, incubation enables a more expansive search of long-term memory by allowing the problem solver to disengage from the problem for a period of time. This allows for subconscious processing and retrieval of relevant information stored in long-term memory, which can then be used to facilitate problem solving upon returning to the problem. Incubation does not enhance attentional focus, expand working memory, or increase ability to engage in means-ends analysis.

From the Perspective of Information Processing Theory, Incubation Facilitates Problem