A characteristic that first shows up in the formal operational stage is ________.
A) logical thinking
B) irreversibility
C) abstract thinking
D) egocentrism

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Abstract thinking is a characteristic that is distinct to the formal operational stage. It involves the ability to understand and think about concepts that are not physically present, such as ideas, theories, and possibilities. Logical thinking is a characteristic that starts developing in the concrete operational stage, and continues to improve in the formal operational stage. Irreversibility is a characteristic of the preoperational stage, in which children struggle with understanding that changes can be reversed. Egocentrism is also a characteristic of the preoperational stage, in which children have difficulty understanding different perspectives.

A Characteristic That First Shows Up in the Formal Operational