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Critical Reading and Inductive Reasoning Quiz

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What is the key characteristic of inductive reasoning?

It is based on conceptual representations

It is probabilistic and states that given the premises, the conclusion is probable (correct)

It relies on given true premises to reach a conclusion

It always leads to a true conclusion

In the context of category-based induction, what did Rips' experiment employ?

Prior knowledge regarding the predicate

Strongly believed predicates about animals

Blank predicates to understand category-based induction processes (correct)

General beliefs about animals

What is the purpose of conceptual representations in inductive reasoning?

To rely on prior knowledge for making inferences

To eliminate the need for probabilistic reasoning

To ensure absolute certainty in conclusions

To make generalizations and inferences about novel stimuli (correct)

In the example provided, what type of reasoning is demonstrated by 'All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. Therefore, Socrates is mortal'?

Deductive reasoning Signup and view all the answers

What does category-based induction aim to understand?

The processes underlying category-based induction Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the conclusion in inductive reasoning?

Probable Signup and view all the answers

What type of reasoning involves making generalizations and inferences about novel stimuli?

Inductive reasoning Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between inductive and deductive reasoning?

Inductive reasoning is probabilistic, while deductive reasoning is based on true premises Signup and view all the answers

What kind of reasoning involves using given true premises to reach a conclusion that is also true?

Deductive reasoning Signup and view all the answers

In the context of inductive reasoning, what does 'probabilistic' mean?

The conclusion is probable given the premises Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of blank predicates in Rips' category-based induction experiment?

To enable understanding of category-based induction processes without relying on prior knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the level of certainty associated with inductive reasoning?

Probabilistic Signup and view all the answers