Jean Piaget
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What is the duration of the 'Formal Operational Stage' proposed by Jean Piaget under his Cognitive Development Theory, and which of the following is the most prominent psychological characteristic of this stage?
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According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, the Formal Operational Stage spans from approximately 11 years through adolescence into adulthood (11-15 years).
- Key Characteristics: The core features of this stage include the development of abstract thinking, hypothetico-deductive reasoning, and the ability to solve problems scientifically.
- Analysis of Options:
- Option (a) describes the Concrete Operational Stage (7-11 years).
- Option (c) refers to the Sensorimotor Stage (Birth-2 years).
- Option (d) pertains to the Preoperational Stage (2-7 years).
Therefore, Option (b) is the correct answer.
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