"What if the sun were to explode?" says Alene."But it never has," replies Janis."But what if it did?" insists Alene."But it never has!" says Janis.In this example,Alene is exhibiting ________ thought,whereas Janis is showing ________ thought.

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Alene is thinking about a hypothetical scenario (what if the sun exploded), which is an example of abstract thought. Janis, on the other hand, is thinking about the fact that the sun has never exploded in the past, which is a concrete observation. Therefore, Janis is exhibiting concrete thought. Choice D is the best option that captures this contrast between abstract and concrete thinking.

"What If the Sun Were to Explode?" Says Alene