Arlin's (1990) Problem Finding, Post Formal Operational, Cognitive Developmental Stage

question 22

Multiple Choice

Arlin's (1990) problem finding, post formal operational, cognitive developmental stage is best defined as:

• A) creative 'problem finding' in dilemmas that are ill- defined while generating multiple solutions.
• B) perceiving fundamental contradictions in everyday dilemmas and discovering higher- order syntheses to solve dynamic problems in a changing universe.
• C) specialised and highly pragmatic reasoning about practical real- world problems.
• D) adopting a problem- focused cognitive schema when dealing with unusual stimuli.

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Definitions:

Capital Equipment

Long-lasting tools, machinery, or infrastructure used in the production of goods and services, considered a form of investment in physical capital.

Depreciation

The allocation of an asset's cost over its useful life, reflecting a decrease in the value of tangible and intangible assets over time.

Subsidies

Financial support provided by the government to organizations or individuals, making goods or services more affordable.

Transfer Payments

Payments made by the government to individuals without any services or goods being received in return, such as welfare payments or social security benefits.