Jean Piaget
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In the context of Child Development and Pedagogy, which of the following is the most important and distinct psychological characteristic of the 'Formal Operational Stage' under Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
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The final stage of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development is the 'Formal Operational Stage' (approximately from 11 years to adulthood).
- Hypothetico-Deductive Reasoning and Abstract Thinking: The primary characteristic of this stage is the ability to think abstractly, systematically test hypotheses, and solve problems using scientific reasoning.
- Option (a) relates to the Sensorimotor Stage.
- Option (b) relates to the Concrete Operational Stage.
- Option (d) relates to the Preoperational Stage.
Therefore, Option (c) is the correct answer.
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