Jean Piaget
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According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which of the following is the most prominent and mature cognitive characteristic that develops in children during the 'Formal Operational Stage' (approximately 11 years to adulthood)?
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Piaget's Formal Operational Stage
The final stage of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development is the Formal Operational Stage, which spans from approximately 11 years of age through adulthood.
- Abstract Thinking: Adolescents are no longer restricted to concrete, tangible experiences and can think about abstract concepts and hypothetical scenarios.
- Hypothetico-Deductive Reasoning: Individuals develop the ability to think scientifically by generating hypotheses, systematically testing them, and deducing logical conclusions.
Therefore, option C correctly identifies the hallmark characteristics of this developmental stage.
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