Mark, a six-year-old boy, cannot discriminate between the sounds of b's, d's, and p's. This becomes a problem for him in class as it creates confusion and impairs his reading ability. In this scenario, Mark has problems with _____.

A) analytical reasoning
B) phonological processing
C) deductive reasoning
D) numerical cognition

Phonological Processing

The ability to use and manipulate sounds in one's language, crucial for reading, writing, and spelling skills.

Analytical Reasoning

The process of logical thinking that involves the systematic examination of information to understand relationships or solve problems.

Deductive Reasoning

A logical process in which a conclusion follows necessarily from given premises; moving from general statements to specific conclusions.