More Recent Research Suggests That People in Many Cultures Use

question 26

Multiple Choice

More recent research suggests that people in many cultures use reasoning that could be called formal operational thought, provided that they are __________.

• A)using materials and tasks familiar to them and relevant to their daily lives
• B)supplied with formal education and proper teaching methods
• C)introduced and taught the scientific approach and scientific theory
• D)taught hypothetical-deductive reasoning before the critical period to learn this cognitive skill expires

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Definitions:

Obsession

Persistent and intrusive thoughts or impulses that cause distress or anxiety, often a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Regression

Psychological defense mechanism in which a person falls back on childlike patterns of responding in reaction to stressful situations.

Depression

A psychological condition displayed by perpetual sadness or a withdrawal from activities, profoundly disturbing day-to-day life.

Adolescents

Individuals in the transition phase from childhood to adulthood, typically ranging from ages 13 to 19.