In: Psychology
Briefly explain and how does reasoning help in solving problems.
Reasoning is a form of problem solving.
It is goal directed activity and involves inference.
Reasoning is the process of gathering and analyzing information to a arrive at a conclusion.
Types of Reasoning:
A) Inductive Reasoning: Reasoning is based on specific facts and observations. Through this reasoning people analyzing other possible reasons. Scientific Reasoning is inductive in nature.
B) Deductive Reasoning: The deductive reasoning beings with general solution and then draws specific solution.
C) Analogy: Analogy helps us in identifying and visualizing the salient attributes of an objects.
Reasoning is a form of problem solving.