Is there a name for the technique that House uses to solve problems?

On the TV show House, Dr. House has three full doctors on his team (four, if you count Foreman). When diagnosing problems, House runs the show, taking input from his team members, and figuring out on his own. About 40 minutes into any given episode, House then has an epiphany and cures the patient (usually).

He has explained on the show itself that he needs the team to act as a lens for his thoughts and allow his mind to get to the crux of the problem on its own.

I find I work the same way. When presented with a vexing problem, I’ll often get stumped if working solo. But if I call up someone and just talk thru the issue – sometimes with feedback, but usually not – then I can solve it on my own. I get that same epiphany.

Is there a name for that kind of problem solving technique?