When talking to his dad, Nicholas says, "See that fish. It has smooth skin so that it won't cut other fish when it swims with them." Nicholas is demonstrating
A) a commitment to teleological explanations.
B) his understanding of essentialism.
C) theory of mind.
D) his sophisticated understanding of animals.

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Nicholas is providing a purposeful explanation for the smooth skin of the fish, which is characteristic of teleological reasoning.

When Talking to His Dad, Nicholas Says, "See That Fish