An important difference between reasoning and decision making is that
a. reasoning tasks are more likely to use established rules to reach a conclusion.
b. reasoning tasks are more likely to generate ecologically valid research.
c. decision-making tasks are more likely to emphasize abstract premises.
d. decision-making tasks are more likely to include all the necessary information.
Ans: a
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).