At 11:00 p.m. ,Alexia is working on an important work assignment due tomorrow.The assignment requires the Internet to access important files from a server.Unfortunately,a power outage just knocked out Alexia's home Internet service.Local caf?s with free wireless Internet are closed,as are public libraries.The university library is still open but will close in an hour,and Alexia needs to work all night to finish the project.After a few minutes of pondering what to do,she calls a local motel that has free Internet service and books a room for the night.Alexia's decision making illustrates _____ reasoning.

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Alexia's decision making is practical, as she is considering the available options and choosing the most viable one based on her immediate needs and constraints. She needs Internet access all night to finish her project, and the motel is the only available option that meets her requirements. Deductive reasoning involves drawing conclusions from general principles, syllogistic reasoning involves using deductive reasoning to form a conclusion from two propositions, and theoretical reasoning involves exploring abstract concepts and principles. None of these types of reasoning apply to Alexia's situation, as she is making a practical decision based on her immediate needs.

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