What's inside the apartment: The apartment consists of a bedroom, bathroom, living room, and kitchen. 
In the bedroom, there are two desks and a cabinet, which contains three plates, a wine glass, and a remote control. 
The bathroom features a cabinet, which is currently empty. 
The living room is furnished with a sofa and a coffee table. On the sofa, there is a water glass, two wine glasses, and two books. The coffee table holds a dish bowl, a book, and a bottle of wine. 
The kitchen is equipped with a stove, eight cabinets, two tables, a fridge, a dishwasher, and a microwave. Inside the stove, there is a cupcake, a piece of salmon, and a plate. The third cabinet from the left contains two dish bowls, while the fifth one holds a condiment bottle and a bag of chips. The fridge is storing a bottle of wine, two dish bowls, and an apple. The dishwasher is empty. The seventh cabinet from the left has a bag of chips and a dish bowl, and the microwave contains a plate. The sixth cabinet from the left holds a condiment bottle, and the fourth one has a water glass. The first, second, and eighth cabinets from the left are empty. 
Actions taken by James: James is in the bedroom. He proceeds to the kitchen, approaches the eighth cabinet, opens it, and then shuts it. Subsequently, he walks towards the fourth cabinet, opens it, and then closes it. He then strides towards the dishwasher, opens it, and finally closes it before heading towards the microwave. 
Question: Which one of the following statements is more likely to be true? (a) James has been trying to get a plate. (b) James has been trying to get a water glass. Please respond with either a or b.