Is there a lack of direct logical connection between the premise and the hypothesis? Premise: As a result, they do not have to be preoccupied with those needs and, instead, can turn their attention outward, toward acquiring physical, cognitive, and social skills. Hypothesis: Social skills would be considered an outward area for them to pay attention to.
As a result, they do not have to be preoccupied with those needs and, instead, can turn their attention outward, toward acquiring physical, cognitive, and social skills.###Social skills would be considered an outward area for them to pay attention to.