Question

Alene says, "If apple A is bigger than apple B, and apple B is bigger than apple C, then apple A must be bigger than apple C." Janis cannot understand this. Alene shows her the physical apples and explains it again. Janis watches and then says "I got it." In this example, Alene shows ______ thought, while Janis shows ______ thought. 1) abstract; hypothetical 2) concrete; abstract 3) deductive; inductive 4) abstract; concrete

Answer 1

3) deductive; inductive

Step-by-step explanation:

Deductive reasoning is a process of information analysis that uses the logical reasoning and true information cited above to draw a conclusion about a particular subject. In this case, we can say that Alene used deductive reasoning because she concluded that apple A is bigger than apple C, because she had information that said apple A was bigger than apple B which, in turn, was bigger than apple C.

Janis, in turn, heard Alene's conclusion and soon believed without question, analysis or reasoning. For this reason, we can say that Janis used intuitive reasoning. Intuitive reasoning is one that allows you to understand reality instantly, without the mediation of logic, questioning or analysis.

Answer 2

4) abstract; concrete

Step-by-step explanation:

Alene is able to easily understant abstract concepts and ideas, which is why she comments the reasoning about the conclusion of the apple A being bigger than apple C. Aline shows an abstract thought, while Janis shows a concrete thought as evidenced in her only being able to "get it" after Alene explained again, using the physical apples. She needed to see a physical object in order to understand the idea.