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'''Logical thinking''' is [[thinking]] using, or at least following the principles of [[logic]].
 
'''Logical thinking''' is [[thinking]] using, or at least following the principles of [[logic]].
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==Logical thinking in mental health==
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[[Cognitive therapy]] highlights the fact that many peoples [[mental health difficulties]] are maintained by faulty thinking, in particular the lack of logical thinking.
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Logical thinking is thinking using, or at least following the principles of logic.

Logical thinking in mental health

Cognitive therapy highlights the fact that many peoples mental health difficulties are maintained by faulty thinking, in particular the lack of logical thinking.


See also