Which of Jean Piaget's stages of cognitive development is characterized by abstract and hypothetical thinking?

a) sensorimotor
b) preoperational
c) formal operational
d) concrete operational


ANS: C

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A. 13 B. 14 C. 15 D. 16

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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