Psychologist: “Habits formed during childhood influence adult decision-making more than we realize.”
Which of the following, if true, best supports this claim?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Adults who were encouraged to read in childhood enjoy reading more.
Psychologist's claim: Habits developed in childhood profoundly influence adult decisions.
Support for claim: The second option provides a straightforward and practical example. It shows that the reading habit (a childhood habit) instilled in childhood persists into adulthood and influences decisions (enjoying reading or choosing books).
Why don't the other options support this claim?
Option 1 only talks about memory, not the influence of habits.
Option 3 focuses on children's behavior (imitation), not adult decisions.
Option 4 suggests that experience improves decisions, but it doesn't show the connection between childhood habits and adult decisions.