Axel, Who Is Younger Than Age 10, Will Have Difficulty

question 98

Multiple Choice

Axel, who is younger than age 10, will have difficulty reasoning from premises that contradict reality or his own beliefs because he is not yet able to

• A) analyze the logic of propositions in situations in which he has had extensive experience.
• B) grasp the logical necessity of propositional thought.
• C) recognize symbolic objects as both objects and symbols.
• D) apply his problem-solving strategies.

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