Alene says, "If apple A is bigger than apple B, and apple B is bigger than apple C, then apple A must be bigger than apple C." Janis cannot understand this. Alene shows her the physical apples and explains it again. Janis watches and then says "I got it." In this example, Alene shows ______ thought, while Janis shows ______ thought.
A) abstract; hypothetical
B) concrete; abstract
C) deductive; inductive
D) abstract; concrete

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Alene demonstrates abstract thought by understanding and explaining the relationship without needing the physical apples. Janis shows concrete thought by needing to see the physical apples to understand the concept.

Alene Says, "If Apple a Is Bigger Than Apple B