According to psychologists, which of the following reasons most likely explains why adults are less likely than children to use visual images in their thinking?
A. They are less creative and can no longer form visual mental representations.
B. Increased use of language makes it more difficult to directly access visual images.
C. Visual images decay more rapidly in adults compared to children.
D. Adults rely on other senses such as hearing and touch more than children.
Answer: B
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