The Low Levels of Formal Thought in Adolescents and Adults

question 76

Multiple Choice

The low levels of formal thought in adolescents and adults may be due to a lack of ________ in some areas.

• A) assimilation
• B) conservation
• C) egocentrism
• D) expertise
• E) accommodation

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Definitions:

Power Outage

A situation where there is a temporary loss of electrical power to an area.

Own Business

The act of focusing on one’s own tasks or affairs, not involving oneself in the matters of others.

Frustration

A feeling of dissatisfaction, often accompanied by anxiety or depression, resulting from unfulfilled needs or unresolved problems.

Daydreaming

The act of allowing one's thoughts to wander to unrelated and often fanciful themes or scenarios, not focused on the present task.