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A. the ability to form stable concepts as well as to think in images and symbols
B. the ability to coordinate sensations and actions through reflective behaviors
C. the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, and relationships
D. the ability to think scientifically and apply the rigor of the scientific method to cognitive tasks
Answer: D
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