One of the Most Prominent Aspects of Formal Operational Thought

question 113

Multiple Choice

One of the most prominent aspects of formal operational thought is the ability to _____.

• A) reject adult thoughts and values
• B) think in terms of possibilities
• C) take another person's point of view
• D) use practical problem-solving skills

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Definitions:

Nonmaterial Social Facts

Elements of society that exist beyond the physical, including norms, values, laws, and social roles that shape the behavior of individuals in a society.

Material Realm

The material realm refers to the physical world and everything in it, including nature, objects, and human-made items, as opposed to the conceptual or virtual spheres.

Collective Representations

Shared beliefs, values, and meanings that are created by and exist independently of individual members of a society.

Rituals

Prescribed sequences of activities or ceremonies, often with symbolic meanings, that are practiced by a community or religious group.