The Cognitive Ability to Solve Problems That Develops in Adolescence

question 37

Multiple Choice

The cognitive ability to solve problems that develops in adolescence is termed ________ by Jean Piaget.

• A)trial-and-error reasoning
• B)hypothetical-deductive reasoning
• C)formal thinking
• D)logical reasoning

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Definitions:

Adaptation

According to Piaget, an interaction between the organism and the environment that consists of two processes: assimilation and accommodation.

Assimilation

Assimilation in the context of cognitive development refers to the process by which individuals interpret new information or experiences in terms of their existing schemas or understanding.

Sociocultural Theory

A theory of development that emphasizes the role of social interaction and culture in shaping human cognition and behavior.

Genetics

The branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms, explaining how traits are passed from generation to generation.