AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Deductive reasoning is a logical process in which a conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true. Deductive reasoning is sometimes referred to as top-down logic. Deductive reasoning relies on making logical premises and basing a conclusion around those premises.

Detailed explanation-2: -Deductive arguments are and always will be valid because the truth of the premises is sufficient to guarantee the truth of the conclusion; if the premises are true, the conclusion will be also.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is deductive reasoning? Deductive reasoning is a logical approach where you progress from general ideas to specific conclusions. It’s often contrasted with inductive reasoning, where you start with specific observations and form general conclusions. Deductive reasoning is also called deductive logic.

Detailed explanation-4: -A deductive argument is said to be valid if the truthfulness of the premises necessitates that the conclusion be true. A deductive argument is said to be sound if the premises are true. Invalid deductive argument: ‘All dogs have four legs, all dogs are animals, therefore all animals have four legs.

Detailed explanation-5: -A deductive argument claims that its conclusion is supported by its premises conclusively. A deductive argument is valid when, if its premises are true, its conclusion must be true. For example, consider the two statements: All dogs have four legs (general statement) and Naren has a dog (Specific).