Adolescents Are Capable of Analytic Thought, Yet They Do Not

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