PPT: Reasoning | Reasoning Aptitude for Competitive Examinations - Bank Exams PDF Download

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R e a s o n i n g
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R e a s o n i n g
Reasoning
Stepwise Thinking
Recognizes cause and effect relationships through productive 
thinking.
Insight Required
Utilizes past experiences to solve problems effectively.
Intelligence Factor
Closely linked to cognitive abilities and mental processes.
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R e a s o n i n g
Reasoning
Stepwise Thinking
Recognizes cause and effect relationships through productive 
thinking.
Insight Required
Utilizes past experiences to solve problems effectively.
Intelligence Factor
Closely linked to cognitive abilities and mental processes.
Reasoning
Pre-knowledge Application
Uses experiences and understanding of relationships to solve problems.
Goal-Oriented Process
Always directed toward achieving specific objectives.
Gradual Development
Evolves over time as experiences contribute to reasoning power.
Multi-dimensional
Multiple logical paths may lead to different valid inferences.
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R e a s o n i n g
Reasoning
Stepwise Thinking
Recognizes cause and effect relationships through productive 
thinking.
Insight Required
Utilizes past experiences to solve problems effectively.
Intelligence Factor
Closely linked to cognitive abilities and mental processes.
Reasoning
Pre-knowledge Application
Uses experiences and understanding of relationships to solve problems.
Goal-Oriented Process
Always directed toward achieving specific objectives.
Gradual Development
Evolves over time as experiences contribute to reasoning power.
Multi-dimensional
Multiple logical paths may lead to different valid inferences.
Reasoning
Cognitive 
Process
Systematic thinking 
recognizing cause-
effect relationships.
Intelligence 
Link
Closely intertwined 
with overall cognitive 
abilities.
Creative Nature
Evolves gradually 
through accumulated 
experiences.
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R e a s o n i n g
Reasoning
Stepwise Thinking
Recognizes cause and effect relationships through productive 
thinking.
Insight Required
Utilizes past experiences to solve problems effectively.
Intelligence Factor
Closely linked to cognitive abilities and mental processes.
Reasoning
Pre-knowledge Application
Uses experiences and understanding of relationships to solve problems.
Goal-Oriented Process
Always directed toward achieving specific objectives.
Gradual Development
Evolves over time as experiences contribute to reasoning power.
Multi-dimensional
Multiple logical paths may lead to different valid inferences.
Reasoning
Cognitive 
Process
Systematic thinking 
recognizing cause-
effect relationships.
Intelligence 
Link
Closely intertwined 
with overall cognitive 
abilities.
Creative Nature
Evolves gradually 
through accumulated 
experiences.
Types of Reasoning
Aristotle provided a systematic explanation of these three main methods of human reasoning.
Deductive
From general principles to specific 
conclusions.
Inductive
From specific observations to general 
principles.
Abductive
Based on probabilities and incomplete 
information.