4-year-old Ethan reasons that every time he sees a lightning bolt in the sky,angels are turning on their flashlights.Ethan's primitive reasoning about lightning is characteristic of:
A) symbolic function.
B) intuitive thought.
C) egocentrism.
D) centration.

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Ethan's reasoning is based on his own intuition, without considering scientific or logical explanations. This is a characteristic of intuitive thought, which is typical of young children in the preoperational stage of development.

4-Year-Old Ethan Reasons That Every Time He Sees a Lightning