Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Postformal Thought

question 135

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of postformal thought?

• A)It lacks the understanding that thinking is influenced by emotion.
• B)It is abstract.
• C)It is provisional.
• D)It lacks an understanding of conservation.

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Definitions:

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