In Which One of the Following Ways Does Formal Operational

question 88

Multiple Choice

In which one of the following ways does formal operational thought differ from concrete operational thought?

• A) Formal operational thought is characterized by greater flexibility of thought.
• B) Formal operational thought allows for the use of mental hypotheses testing.
• C) Formal operational thought is limited to considering alternatives directly observable in the physical world.
• D) Formal operational thought allows for an appreciation of the many possibilities that exist.

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