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SAVANNAHHOOPER23

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Heuristics are relevant when we try to answer a reasoning problem because
 
  a. we carefully assess the logic behind each reasoning problem, rather than responding quickly.
  b. we often answer a reasoning problem by using a heuristic that a conclusion is a good bet, even if it is not always true.
  c. we are especially accurate on reasoning problems that involve affirming the consequent.
  d. we are significantly more accurate if we try decision-making strategies in trying to solve reasoning problems.

Question 2

The discussion about conditional reasoning pointed out that
 
  a. the easiest kind of conditional reasoning task is denying the consequent.
  b. conditional reasoning tasks are much more difficult to solve than syllogisms.
  c. negative terms (e.g., never) do not affect the difficulty of a conditional reasoning problem.
  d. the central executive is especially active on conditional reasoning tasks



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: b

Answer to Question 2

Ans: d



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