The answer is deductive reasoning. It moves from a general principle down to one specific, logical conclusion.
Objective, relative, and intuitive reasoning aren't defined terms in this context — deductive reasoning is the specific process of applying a general rule step by step until you land on a single answer. It's a useful test-taking tool: eliminate known-wrong choices and let logic narrow down the rest.
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