Adolescents Are Capable of Analytic Thought, Yet They Do Not

question 25

Multiple Choice

Adolescents are capable of analytic thought, yet they do not consistently use it. A possible reason for the inconsistent use of analytic thought by adolescents is _____.

• A) their extensive experience making decisions and thinking things through
• B) that thinking logically is easier for adolescents than thinking intuitively
• C) that thinking logically may require adolescents to confront comforting, familiar ideas
• D) their active resistance of logical thinking

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Standard Deviation

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