Reasoning 3

Question 1

How does believability influence a conclusion

Answer 1

It makes it easier to make a valid inference

Question 2

What does the book “Thinking Fast and Slow by Kahneman” say?

Answer 2

That there are two systems of the brain, one for thinking automatically “Fast” and one which is used for more complex problems “Slow”

Question 3

What are the main differences between the 2 systems talked about in “Thinking Fast and Slow” by Kahneman

Answer 3

System one is automatic and fast, being used for easy mental problems whilst System 2 is used slower and used for more complex problems

Question 4

What are the three principles of Heuristic analytic theory

Answer 4

Singularity, Relevance, Satisficing

Question 5

In the Heuristic Analytic theory what does “Singularity” mean

Answer 5

When only a single mental model is considered at a time

Question 6

In the Heuristic Analytic theory what does “Relevance” mean

Answer 6

Considering the most relevant mental model based on prior knowledge

Question 7

In the Heuristic analytic theory what is “Satisficing”

Answer 7

When the current mental mode is considered by an analytic system and accepted if adequate

Question 8

What is Syllogistic reasoning?

Answer 8

A thought that contains two premises and a conclusion

Question 9

What quantifiers must Syllogisms contain (any not all)

Answer 9

All, no, Some, Some not…