Adolescents begin to think _____ about things that are not present or events that are impossible or even _____
A) concretely; imaginary
B) abstractly; hypothetical
C) abstractly; absolutely realistic
D) concretely; realistic
Answer: B
Rationale: Youths of this age begin thinking abstractly about things that are not present and about events or scenarios that are entirely impossible or hypothetical.
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