In Deductive Reasoning, We Begin with ____ and Make ____

question 49

Multiple Choice

In deductive reasoning, we begin with ____ and make ____ based on that information.

• A) premises; observations
• B) observations; premises
• C) observations; conclusions
• D) observations; inductions
• E) premises; conclusions

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Definitions:

Means-end Analysis

A problem-solving strategy that involves breaking down the problem into smaller parts and achieving the desired goal through a series of steps.

Subgoals

Intermediate goals set as part of a strategy to achieve a larger, primary goal, making complex tasks more manageable by breaking them down.

Cognitive Capacities

The mental abilities or processes that are part of human cognition, such as memory, reasoning, and perception.

Primitive Thought

Early stage cognitive processes that are not refined or sophisticated, often relying on basic instincts and immediate responses rather than logical analysis.