Einar will be most successful if he uses _____ reasoning to solve the following problem:
All psychologists are kind and wise
Larry is a psychologist
Is Larry kind and wise?
A)deductive
B)inductive
C)reductive
D)productive

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Deductive reasoning starts with general principles or theories and applies them to specific situations to arrive at a conclusion. In this case, the general principle is that all psychologists are kind and wise, and the specific situation is that Larry is a psychologist. Using deductive reasoning, we can conclude that Larry is kind and wise since he fits the general principle.

Einar Will Be Most Successful If He Uses _____ Reasoning