Several Theorists Argue for a Fifth Stage of Cognitive Development

question 215

Multiple Choice

Several theorists argue for a fifth stage of cognitive development called post-formal thought, which is characterized by:

• A) more complex formal operational thought
• B) a decrease in the constraints of formal operational thought
• C) similar types of thought as the formal operational stage
• D) logical reasoning about opposing points of view

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