The Last Stage of West's (2012) Intellectual Development Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

The last stage of West's (2012) intellectual development is:

• A) Absolute thinking
• B) Personal thinking
• C) Rules based thinking
• D) Evaluative thinking

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Definitions:

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Severe distress is a significantly uncomfortable emotional or psychological condition, often resulting from trauma or a mental health issue, that disrupts normal functioning.

Asperger's Syndrome

A disorder on the autism spectrum, characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, alongside restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests.

Cognitive Delays

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