At 11:00 p.m. ,Alexia is working on an important work assignment due tomorrow.The assignment requires the Internet to access important files from a server.Unfortunately,a power outage just knocked out Alexia's home Internet service.Local cafes with free wireless Internet are closed,as are public libraries.The college library is still open but will close in an hour,and Alexia needs to work all night to get this project done.After a few minutes of pondering what to do,she calls a local motel that has free Internet service and books a room for the night.Alexia's decision making illustrates _____ reasoning.
A)deductive
B)syllogistic
C)theoretical
D)practical

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Alexia's decision was based on practical reasoning, as she needed access to the Internet and the motel was the most practical solution available to her at that time. Deductive reasoning involves drawing logical conclusions from general principles or premises, while syllogistic reasoning involves using a series of logical statements to form a conclusion. Theoretical reasoning involves considering abstract concepts and ideas to form a hypothesis or theory. None of these types of reasoning apply to Alexia's situation.

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