Several Theorists Argue for a Fifth Stage of Cognitive Development

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Multiple Choice

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

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

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