Sergio wants to purchase a car so he can drive himself to school. However, owning a car can be very expensive with insurance, gas, and repairs. Sergio must be experiencing a(n):

The four basic stages in the creative problem-solving process are preparation, incubation, __________

a) illumination and translation. b) awareness and motivation. c) inspiration and perspiration. d) induction and deduction.

The most critical element in decision making, especially in the early stages, is

a. taking risks b. clarifying values c. vigorous information processing d. justifying your choices