Why Does the Advent of Formal Operational Thinking in Adolescence

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why does the advent of formal operational thinking in adolescence help usher in the identity stage?

• A) It enables the adolescent to categorize and classify the world in a more adequate way
• B) It enables the adolescent to solve practical problems with greater speed and accuracy
• C) It enables the adolescent to engage in inductive reasoning
• D) It enables the adolescent to think systematically about hypotheticals

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Definitions:

Individual Problem Solving

A process wherein an individual uses reasoning and analytical abilities to find solutions to problems without external help.

Poor Coordination

Refers to an inefficient alignment or integration of activities, tasks, or efforts among members of a group, team, or organization, leading to suboptimal outcomes.

Creativity

The use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness.

Team Development

The process through which a group of individuals grows to become more effective in achieving goals, often through stages of forming, storming, norming, and performing.