An Important Difference Between Reasoning and Decision Making Is That

question 50

Multiple Choice

An important difference between reasoning and decision making is that in reasoning,

• A)we have well-established rules for arriving at conclusions.
• B)the premises are more likely to be ambiguous.
• C)the problem has greater ecological validity.
• D)we are not as likely to know whether our conclusions are correct.

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Definitions:

Experience

The knowledge or skill acquired by a person through direct participation in events or activities.

Mind-Brain Problem

A philosophical and scientific question concerning the relationship between consciousness (mind) and the physical brain, including how mental states are related to brain processes.

Control

The ability to shape or control the actions of others and the direction of events.

Brain

The organ located in the head of an animal that controls its thoughts, memory, feelings, and activity.