Which of the following statements describes deductive reasoning?
A. Understanding something by considering it as a whole system and analyzing the relation between the parts
B. Reasoning from general statements of what is known to specific conclusions
C. Proving something by showing that all other possibilities are not logically plausible
D. Engaging in comparative thinking to establish the importance of something
Answer: B
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