Alex Is 15 Years Old

question 48

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 he is becoming very 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:

Visualizing

The practice of forming mental images or concepts of what is not physically present or has not yet occurred, often used as a technique to enhance performance or achieve goals.

Formal Channels

Official, established pathways for communication or processes within an organization.

Proximity

The physical or psychological closeness between people, objects, or concepts, influencing interactions and relationships.

Nonverbal Cues

Communication without the use of spoken language, involving gestures, body language, facial expressions, and other physical behaviors to convey information.