Rules for Reasoning

by Nisbett and Richard E. Nisbett

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This book examines two questions: Do people make use of abstract rules such as logical and statistical rules when making inferences in everyday life? Can such abstract rules be changed by training? Contrary to the spirit of reductionist theories from behaviorism to connectionism, there is ample evidence that people do make use of abstract rules of inference -- including rules of logic, statistics, causal deduction, and cost-benefit analysis. Such...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0805812571

ISBN13:9780805812572

Release Date:January 1993

Publisher:Psychology Press

Length:432 Pages

Weight:1.80 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Behavioral Sciences Cognitive Psychology Health, Fitness & Dieting Health, Fitness & Dieting Logic Logic & Language Mental Health Philosophy Politics & Social Sciences Psychology Psychology & Counseling

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