Active,persistent,and careful consideration of information or beliefs in the light of evidence that supports them and the conclusions to which they lead is called
A) reflective thinking.
B) deductive reasoning.
C) inductive reasoning.
D) crucial thinking.

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Reflective thinking involves actively and carefully considering information or beliefs in light of evidence and drawing conclusions based on that evidence. Deductive and inductive reasoning are specific types of logic used in problem-solving and argumentation, but reflective thinking involves a more holistic approach to considering one's own beliefs and ideas. "Crucial thinking" is not a commonly used term in critical thinking literature.

Active,persistent,and Careful Consideration of Information or Beliefs in the Light