Reasoning Strategy
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A Reasoning Strategy is a cognitive strategy that involves logical reasoning or problem-solving to reach a conclusion or decision.
- Context:
- It can (often) involve the application of Critical Thinking.
- It can range from being a Deductive Reasoning Strategy to being an Inductive Reasoning Strategy.
- It can include Heuristic Reasoning Strategy, which involves using practical methods or shortcuts to arrive at solutions.
- It can be used in decision-making processes in both personal and professional contexts.
- It can be a crucial skill in Critical Decision Making and Problem Solving Tasks.
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- Example(s):
- Using a Syllogism in philosophical argumentation.
- Employing Statistical Reasoning in data analysis.
- Applying Legal Reasoning in judicial decision-making.
- Implementing a Scientific Reasoning Strategy in experimental design.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- Emotional Reasoning, which is based more on personal feelings or emotional responses.
- Making a Spontaneous Decision based on a gut feeling.
- Impulsive Buying, which is often driven by emotion rather than reasoning.
- Superstitious Belief, which is not typically based on logical reasoning.
- See: Reasoning Skill Level, Cognitive Process, Problem Solving Method, Logical Fallacy, Argumentation Theory.