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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According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, children who are younger than age 10 are in the concrete operational stage, which means they can perform logical operations on concrete objects and events but have difficulty with abstract or hypothetical thinking. They may struggle with reasoning from premises that contradict reality or their own beliefs because they cannot fully grasp the logical necessity of propositional thought. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

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