A nurse is using Piaget's model to assess a child's developmental stage. Which behaviors would determine that a child is successfully achieving the skills required of the formal operations level of development? Select all that apply
a. Becomes sad when the family pet dies
b. Plans a trip to attend a basketball game
c. Identifies two different bowls that hold 1 cup
d. Selects the appropriate clothing for a ski trip
e. Enjoys solving "what if" types of word problems
ANS: B, D, E
The formal operations level includes the ability for future thinking and for problem-solving complex issues. The remaining options reflect concrete operations level abilities.
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