Josh really wants to lose about 30 pounds. So he figures out that all he needs to do is lose a pound a day for a month and he'll be there. Josh has just engaged in
A)deductive reasoning
B)using an algorithm
C)using a mental set
D)a framing analysis
E)a means-ends analysis

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Josh is using a means-ends analysis by setting a specific goal (losing 30 pounds) and determining the means to achieve it (losing a pound a day).

Josh Really Wants to Lose About 30 Pounds