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In Social Studies / High School | 2025-07-06

A characteristic that first shows up in the formal operational stage is
a. irreversibility
b. egocentrism
c. abstract/out-of-the-box thinking
d. centration

Asked by ibrena

Answer (1)

The formal operational stage in Piaget's cognitive development theory introduces the ability for abstract thinking, which is a key characteristic. This stage allows adolescents to engage in hypothetical reasoning and understand complex ideas. Thus, the correct answer is c. abstract/out-of-the-box thinking. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06

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