While Piaget Proposed That Formal Operational Thought Is Not Fully

question 47

Multiple Choice

While Piaget proposed that formal operational thought is not fully settled in until around 15 years of age,evidence suggests that some people never fully employ formal operational thinking.Studies show that only _________ of college students and adults achieve formal operational thinking,and other estimates run as low as _____.

• A)40% to 60%;25%
• B)30% to 50%;25%
• C)25% to 50%;10%
• D)50% to 75%;40%

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Definitions:

Self-efficacy

The belief in one's own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Depression

This condition, defined by a consistently low emotional state or a lack of enthusiasm for activities, notably hinders regular daily activities.

Downward Social Comparison

A defensive tendency to compare oneself with someone whose troubles are more serious than one’s own.