General Studies Paper II (CSAT) · Subtopic
Reasoned decisions
Official syllabus
Decision making and problem solving;
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What this covers
A reasoned decision selects a feasible option, cites the decisive facts and explains why alternatives are weaker. It should name a condition under which the choice would be reconsidered.
Key ideas
- choice
- supporting reason
- objection
- review trigger