Question ID:PT93 S2 Q16 Passage:Child psychologist:  Psychologists have found that most children under the age of six are egocentric and selfish in their attitudes toward animals. Ordinarily, it is only between the ages of six and nine that children begin to understand that animals are independent creatures with their own feelings and needs. Hence, most children should not have pets until they are at least six years old. Stem:The child psychologist's conclusion follows logically if which one of the following is assumed? Correct Answer Choice:EChoice A:Most children who are egocentric and selfish in their attitudes towards animals rely on others to take care of a pet. Choice B:Children who are old enough to understand that animals are independent creatures with their own feelings and needs should be allowed to have pets. Choice C:Most children who are egocentric and selfish in their attitudes towards animals do not have pets. Choice D:Most children are egocentric and selfish in their attitudes towards their pets and do not understand that their pets are independent creatures with their own feelings and needs. Choice E:The only children who should have pets are those who understand that their pets are independent creatures with their own feelings and needs.