The stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development occurs during adolescence and refers to the ability to reason about abstract concepts and principles and evaluate issues in the broader social environment?
Correct answer: A. formal-operational
- A. formal-operational
- B. concrete-operational
- C. sensorimotor
- D. preoperational
Explanation
Formal operational thought develops during adolescence and allows reasoning about abstract ideas, hypothetical principles, and broad social issues. Concrete operations remain tied mainly to observable, tangible situations.
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