Piaget's Formal Operational Concept That Adolescents Have the Cognitive Ability

question 136

Short Answer

Piaget's formal operational concept that adolescents have the cognitive ability to develop hypotheses, or best guesses, about ways to solve problems.

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Definitions:

Drive-Reduction

A theory of motivation that posits the reduction of physiological needs drives behavior towards achieving homeostasis.

Arousal Approach

a theory in psychology that focuses on how arousal levels affect performance, suggesting an optimal level of arousal for peak performance depending on the task complexity.

William McDougall

A psychologist known for his work on instinct theory and social psychology, advocating for the inclusion of innate tendencies in explaining behavior.

Human Instincts

Innate, biologically determined behaviors that are present at birth, driving individuals towards certain actions or responses without the need for learning, such as the instinct for survival.