Final answer:
Deductive reasoning is the logical process that starts with a statement or premise to reach a conclusion and is not related to impulse control. The ability to control impulses involves metacognition and emotional intelligence, not deductive reasoning. The statement in question is false. The correct option is B.
Step-by-step explanation:
The answer is False. Deductive reasoning is not the ability to control impulses. Instead, it is the process of reasoning from one or more statements (premises) to reach a logically certain conclusion. Deductive reasoning is also a vital component of hypothesis-based science and has its origins with the Greek philosopher Aristotle and was utilized by René Descartes in establishing the scientific method.
Contrastingly, the ability to control impulses is related to metacognition and emotional intelligence, not logical reasoning. Deduction follows a pattern where, if the premises of the argument are true, the conclusion is definitively true as well. Inductive reasoning, in comparison, involves coming to general conclusions based on specific observations and is probabilistic in nature.
For example, using deductive reasoning, you might start with the general principle that all birds lay eggs and deduce that since a duck is a bird, ducks lay eggs. This is a valid deductive inference if the general principle is true. Meanwhile, emotional impulse control would involve recognizing and managing your reactions and feelings, a different cognitive skill set entirely. It includes using metacognitive tools to reflect on feelings and their sources, which aids in managing them effectively.