What's inside the apartment: The apartment consists of a bedroom, kitchen, living room, and bathroom. 
In the bedroom, there are two desks and a cabinet, which contains two plates, two books, a wine glass, a bottle of wine, and a water glass. 
The kitchen is equipped with two tables, eight cabinets, a stove, a dishwasher, a microwave, and a fridge. The first, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and eighth cabinets, from left to right, are empty. The second cabinet contains three dish bowls and a plate, while the seventh cabinet holds a plate. Inside the stove, there's a cupcake, and the dishwasher houses a plate. The microwave contains a condiment bottle and a salmon. On one of the kitchen tables, there's a cupcake. The fridge is stocked with a salmon, an apple, a bottle of wine, and a cupcake. 
The living room features a coffee table and a sofa. On the coffee table, there's a book, a remote control, and a dish bowl. A book and a water glass can be found on the sofa. 
The bathroom is fitted with a cabinet, which is currently empty. 
Actions taken by Thomas: Thomas is situated in the living room. He proceeds towards the kitchen, advances towards the fifth kitchen cabinet, opens it, subsequently closes it, and then strides towards the microwave. 
Question: If Thomas has been trying to get a plate, which one of the following statements is more likely to be true? (a) Thomas thinks that the plate is inside the dishwasher. (b) Thomas thinks that the plate is not inside the dishwasher. Please respond with either a or b.