Question

Which of the following best describes the Formal Operational stage?

• A. Logical reasoning is limited to tangible objects.
• B. The child is unable to think from another’s perspective.
• C. The individual can think abstractly and solve hypothetical problems.
• D. The individual relies on trial-and-error methods for learning.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The individual can think abstractly and solve hypothetical problems.

• In the Formal Operational stage (12 years and older), individuals develop the ability to think abstractly, reason logically, and solve problems systematically.