How Do We Reason?

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There are so many different ways that we that we reason. We apply our understanding of social situations to a social problem. And we apply rules having to do with mechanics to mechanical problems. It can be very difficult to find out exactly what goes on through people's heads when they, when they're planning some behavior.

Richard Nisbett is one of the world's most respected psychologists. His work focuses on issues in social psychology and cognitive science. Richard is also the Theodore M. Newcomb Distinguished University Professor of Psychology Emeritus at the University of Michigan.

Richard's most recent book is Thinking: A memoir.

Read more about Richard at his website: richardnisbett.com.

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