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Classical Conditioning
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When adolescents move into Jean Piaget's final stage of formal operations, which behavior becomes possible?
A
Introspection
B
Emotional maturity
C
Abstract thinking
D
Conventional thinking

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Understand that Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development includes four stages: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational.
Recognize that the formal operational stage is the final stage in Piaget's theory, typically beginning around age 11 and continuing into adulthood.
Identify the key characteristic of the formal operational stage, which is the ability to think abstractly. This means adolescents can think about hypothetical situations, use deductive reasoning, and understand abstract concepts.
Differentiate abstract thinking from other cognitive abilities such as introspection, emotional maturity, and conventional thinking, which are not specifically tied to Piaget's stages.
Conclude that when adolescents enter the formal operational stage, they develop the capacity for abstract thinking, allowing them to solve complex problems and think about possibilities beyond concrete experiences.
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