Jean Piaget
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In the context of Jean Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development, which of the following is the most prominent and specific mental characteristic of the 'Formal Operational Stage'?
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According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, the most prominent characteristic of the formal operational stage (approximately from 11 years to adulthood) is the ability to perform Hypothetico-Deductive Reasoning and Abstract Thinking.
- During this stage, adolescents can form hypotheses to solve problems and systematically test them logically.
- Object Permanence is a key feature of the sensorimotor stage.
- Conservation develops during the concrete operational stage.
Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
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