In the "card selection task" used to study reasoning, participants are shown four cards that may or may not follow a simple rule. The participants' task is to turn over a number of these cards to see if they do indeed follow the rule. What method do researchers use to increase a participant's chance of succeeding at the selection task?
A) Researchers turn the task into one of syllogistic reasoning.
B) Researchers increase the number of cards the participant is allowed to turn over.
C) Researchers reduce the number of cards that the participant is required to sort through.
D) Researchers turn the task into one of pragmatic reasoning.

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Researchers have found that when the card selection task is framed in terms of pragmatic reasoning—where the task is related to everyday situations or practical considerations—participants are more likely to succeed. This approach leverages people's natural ability to reason about real-world scenarios, making it easier for them to apply logical principles to the task at hand.

In the "Card Selection Task" Used to Study Reasoning, Participants