The notion of incubation has a great deal of intuitive validity – the idea of taking a break aiding in the solution to a problem makes sense. What is the empirical evidence for this phenomenon?
a) Empirical work has failed to find it at all.
b) There is some limited evidence for this phenomenon.
c) The phenomenon is quite robust, having been obtained in a variety of settings and experimental procedures.
d) It's impossible to test in the laboratory, so the notion remains entirely speculative.
Answer: b
You might also like to view...
As a psychology student, you have very limited funds and time to conduct your research project. However, because you are testing consumer preference for shoe style, you know you should balance the presentation of Shoe A and Shoe B
Which control method would you choose? a) Within-group counterbalancin b) Within-subject counterbalancing c) Elimination d) Randomization
Which of the following is a learned motive?
a. curiosity b. power c. physical contact d. pain avoidance