Deduction and assumption identification are particularly central to:

A) Reflective reasoning
B) Critical thinking
C) Analytic thinking
D) Reflective thinking

Deduction

A method of reasoning from the general to the specific, where conclusions are drawn based on premises assumed to be true.

Assumption Identification

The process of recognizing explicit or implicit assumptions that underpin arguments, beliefs, or theories.

Analytic Thinking

The process of breaking down complex information or problems into smaller, manageable parts to understand or solve them systematically.