In Tests of Logic, Participants Make Huge Numbers of Errors

question 45

Multiple Choice

In tests of logic, participants make huge numbers of errors, and the errors fall into systematic patterns. This is inconsistent with the claim that thought:

• A) sometimes relies on pragmatic reasoning schemata
• B) makes use of categorical syllogisms
• C) proceeds according to the standard rules of logic, so reasoning errors are likely to be the result of carelessness
• D) is affected by belief perseverance

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