Which of the Following Best Describes Hypothetical-Deductive Reasoning

question 196

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes hypothetical-deductive reasoning?

• A)the ability to form stable concepts as well as to think in images and symbols
• B)the ability to coordinate sensations and actions through reflective behaviors
• C)the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, and relationships
• D)the ability to think scientifically and apply the rigor of the scientific method to cognitive tasks

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