Research on Formal Operational Thinking Suggests That It ____

question 186

Multiple Choice

Research on formal operational thinking suggests that it ____.

• A) is achieved by nearly all adolescents by the time they reach adulthood
• B) is highly influenced by the surrounding culture
• C) represents the highest form of cognitive reasoning
• D) is achieved more often by males than by females

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A method of conditioning in which the pairing of two stimuli results in a response initially elicited by the second stimulus being evoked by the first stimulus after repeated associations.

Mary Cover Jones

Mary Cover Jones was a pioneering American psychologist known for her work in behavior therapy and for conducting early studies on the desensitization of phobias.

Ice-Cream

A sweet, frozen dessert made from cream or milk and sugar, often flavored with fruits, chocolate, or nuts.

Toys

Objects designed for play, often used to stimulate learning and psychological development in children.