A teenager begins to think hypothetically and argue about ideals and possibilities rather than concrete facts. According to Piaget this indicates progression to which stage?
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Correct answer: d. Formal operational
The formal operational stage (beginning in adolescence) involves abstract reasoning, hypothetical thinking and deductive logic.
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