Jean Piaget
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With reference to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which of the following is considered the most prominent conceptual and logical characteristic of the 'Formal Operational Stage'?
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According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, the formal operational stage (approximately from 11 years to adulthood) is the phase where a child develops the ability for abstract thinking, hypothetico-deductive reasoning, and problem-solving using scientific methods. In this stage, the child does not require the presence of concrete or tangible objects, but can also think logically about verbal or hypothetical propositions.
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