In order to arrive at a creative solution to a problem, it is often useful to

a. get to the specifics of the problem quickly.
b. define the problem as narrowly as possible.
c. break mental sets and challenge assumptions.
d. discard as many impractical suggestions as quickly as possible.


ANSWER: c

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