Question

In which stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development does abstract thinking begin?

• A. Sensorimotor Stage
• B. Preoperational Stage
• C. Concrete Operational Stage
• D. Formal Operational Stage

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Formal Operational Stage

In Piaget's Formal Operational Stage (11+ years), individuals begin to develop abstract thinking, which includes the ability to think about hypothetical situations and future possibilities. This stage is characterized by the use of logical thinking and deductive reasoning about abstract concepts, differing from the concrete thinking prevalent in earlier stages.