Which of the following is true about our ability to reason?
A) Individuals tend to reason well regardless of context.
B) Individuals tend to reason poorly regardless of context.
C) Formal training in reasoning makes no difference in one's ability to reason in unfamiliar contexts.
D) Individuals tend to reason better in familiar contexts.

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When presented with two formally identical problems, people with no formal logical training will tend to reason better when the problem is presented in a familiar context than an unfamiliar context. When presented with a logical problem about cards with letters and numbers on each side, people tend to reason poorly. When presented with a formally identical problem about drinking age laws, people will tend for perform significantly better. People tend to reason better in familiar contexts.

Which of the Following Is True About Our Ability to Reason