Which of the Following Is Not Associated with Formal Operational

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not associated with formal operational reasoning?

• A) The ability to think abstractly.
• B) The ability to think logically.
• C) The ability to think systematically.
• D) The ability to engage in selective attention.

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Definitions:

Electra Complexes

Female counterpart to the Oedipus complex in Freudian psychoanalytic theory involving a girl’s psychosexual competition with her mother for possession of her father.

Phallic Stage

A phase in Freud's psychosexual development theory, occurring between ages three and six, where the libido's focus is on the genital area.

Oedipus

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to a child's unconscious sexual desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent.

Carl Rogers

An influential American psychologist who founded the person-centered approach to therapy, emphasizing empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness in the therapeutic relationship.