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• Laypersons and scientists alike often report that a solution to a problem may come to mind after having taken a break from thinking about the problem. Does incubation really work?
• Select a theoretical view/model of problem solving (e.g., Gestalt psychology, information processing approach, etc.). What is the evidence that supports it? What evidence, if any, does not fit the model?
• Are experts better at solving problems than non-experts? If so, what is responsible for experts' superior performance? Is their superiority general or limited to their field of expertise?
• Are there individual differences in problem-solving abilities? For instance, is working memory's capacity linked to one's ability to solve problems?