Based on his observation of a group of patients who suffer from a psychological disorder and display immense creativity,Collin develops a theory of creativity among patients with that disorder.According to the types of reasoning,it can be concluded that Collin has employed _____ reasoning.
A)deductive
B)inductive
C)automatic
D)controlled

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Collin has observed a group of patients with a psychological disorder and noticed their immense creativity. He then develops a theory that links creativity to the disorder based on his observations. This is an example of inductive reasoning, where he is inducing a general theory from specific observations. Deductive reasoning usually starts with a general theory or premise and then applies it to specific cases. Autonomous and controlled reasoning refer to two different modes of thinking, independent of the specific task or context, and not relevant to this scenario.

Based on His Observation of a Group of Patients Who