Piaget's Formal Operational Stage of Cognitive Development Is Marked by the First

question 24

Multiple Choice

Piaget's formal operational stage of cognitive development is marked by the first appearance of the ability to ____.

• A) conserve number and amount
• B) engage in abstract, hypothetical thinking
• C) form mental representations
• D) perform logical operations

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Definitions:

Representational Systems

Cognitive frameworks individuals use to represent and organize information in their minds.

Neo-Piagetian

Relating to a modern extension of Piaget's developmental stage theory, incorporating new research on cognitive development.

Sensorimotor Schemes

Cognitive structures in early childhood development, according to Piaget, involving the coordination of sensory experience with motor activity.

Low Self-Esteem

A personal evaluation characterized by a feeling of inadequacy and a lack of confidence in one's own abilities or worth.