If a Person Has Developed Postformal Thought, This Would Imply

question 129

Multiple Choice

If a person has developed postformal thought, this would imply that she:

• A) can consider both cognitive and emotional aspects of a problem, in addition to her own experiences
• B) can understand hypothetical situations and can reason through "what if" problems
• C) has mastered the concepts that underlie conservation tasks
• D) knows the difference between "right" and "wrong"

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Definitions:

Existing Theories

The body of current hypotheses, ideas, and concepts that explain phenomena in a particular field of study.

Accommodation

In cognitive development, the process of altering one's existing schemas, or ideas, as a result of new information or experiences.

Assimilation

The process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group.

Hippocampus

A significant part of the brain in humans and other vertebrates that plays a crucial role in creating memories and navigating through space.