Which type of reasoning involves reaching a particular conclusion on the basis of general principles?

A) abstract
B) combinatorial
C) reflective
D) deductive

D) deductive Hypothetico-deductive reasoning is the use of deductive reasoning (reasoning from general principles to particular conclusions) to systematically manipulate several variables, test hypotheses about their effects in a systematic way, and reach correct conclusions.

Psychology

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