The Process of Moving from a Situation in Need of Resolution

question 12

Multiple Choice

The process of moving from a situation in need of resolution to a solution, overcoming any obstacles along the way.

• A) thinking
• B) decision making
• C) problem solving
• D) reasoning

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Definitions:

Cogent

An argument that is convincing or believable by virtue of clear, logical presentation.

Sound Arguments

Arguments that are both valid (correctly formed) and have all true premises, leading to a true conclusion.

True Premises

Foundational statements or assumptions in an argument that are accepted as being true, forming the basis for the argument's conclusion.

Sound

The property of a deductive argument that is valid and whose premises are true.