Alex Is 15 Years Old

question 60

Multiple Choice

Alex is 15 years old. He doesn't have a part-time job, his grades are poor, and his parents are worried that he is skipping school. Recently Alex has become highly involved in political issues, including the legalization of medical use marijuana. According to Piaget, Alex is in the _____ stage of cognitive development.

• A) concrete operational
• B) formal operational
• C) sensorimotor
• D) preoperational

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Definitions:

Pluralist Model

A system of political power in which a wide variety of individuals and groups have equal access to resources and the mechanisms of power.

Political Parties

Organized groups of people with similar political aims and opinions, seeking to influence public policy by gaining power through elections.

Corporations

Legal entities that are separate and distinct from their owners, created to conduct business, own assets, and incur liabilities.

Educational Concerns

Issues related to the structure, quality, accessibility, and policies of educational systems and institutions.