Jean Piaget
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Which of the following is the most significant and sophisticated intellectual characteristic of the 'Formal Operational Stage' in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
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Explanation of Formal Operational Stage
According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, the formal operational stage—beginning around 11 or 12 years of age—marks the emergence of scientific, flexible, and systematic thinking.
- Hypothetico-Deductive Reasoning: Adolescents can generate hypotheses and systematically test them to solve problems.
- Abstract Thinking: They become capable of understanding abstract concepts without relying on concrete objects.
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