Jean Piaget
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In the context of Child Development and Pedagogy, which of the following is the most important characteristic of the 'Formal Operational Stage' of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
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According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, the 'Formal Operational Stage' lasts from about 11 years to adulthood. The main characteristic of this stage is the development of 'Hypothetico-Deductive Reasoning' and abstract thinking.
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