Which stage involves generating possible solutions?

• A. Understanding the Problem
• B. Evaluating Solutions
• C. Generating Possible Solutions
• D. Incubation

Answer: (C)

Generating possible solutions centers on brainstorming a wide range of potential approaches to the problem. This step uses divergent thinking, deliberately producing many ideas without judging them yet, so you don’t prematurely close off options. In a typical problem-solving sequence, you first clarify what the issue is, then generate multiple solutions, then move on to evaluating and selecting the best option, and finally implement and reflect. Incubation is a separate phase where ideas can develop in the background, sometimes leading to new insights later. So the stage that involves generating possible solutions is the brainstorming phase where you create as many ideas as possible before filtering them.