Who is more likely to engage in postformal reasoning?
A. Individuals who are considered to be introverts and do not engage in a lot of social interaction.
B. Students from cultures such as China, who are guided by elders in terms of decision-making.
C. Individuals in a progressive education program who have exercised critical thinking skills.
D. Students in graduate school who are challenged to think both philosophically and practically.
Answer: D
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