Jean Piaget
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In the context of the learning process and mental development at the primary level, according to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which of the following is the most prominent and distinct psychological characteristic of the 'Formal Operational Stage' (approximately from 11 years to adulthood)?
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According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, the Formal Operational Stage (approximately 11 to 15 years and above) is the final stage of cognitive development.
- Abstract Thinking: Adolescents can think about abstract concepts and possibilities that are not physically present.
- Hypothetico-Deductive Reasoning: Children develop the ability to think scientifically by generating hypotheses and systematically deducing the best path to solve problems.
Analysis of other options:
- Option (a) describes the Concrete Operational Stage.
- Option (b) describes the Pre-operational Stage.
- Option (d) describes the Sensorimotor Stage.
Therefore, Option (c) is the correct answer.
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