The author’s purpose for including the following passage (paragraph 5) in the text is most likely to suggest that . But as Thomas has progressed through school, this self-awareness that he's smart hasn't always translated into fearless confidence when attacking his schoolwork. In fact, Thomas's father noticed just the opposite. "Thomas didn't want to try things he wouldn't be successful at," his father says. "Some things came very quickly to him, but when they didn't, he gave up almost immediately, concluding, 'I'm not good at this.'" With no more than a glance, Thomas was dividing the world into two— things he was naturally good at and things he wasn't.
Answer choices for the above question

A. children like Thomas are usually only gifted in one or two specific subjects

B. gifted children become frustrated more easily because they are not used to struggling with tasks or concepts

C. gifted children find it difficult to complete tasks unless they are actively being praised while working

D. children are sometimes prematurely categorized as “gifted” simply because their parents believe it to be true