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

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Abstract thinking is a characteristic of the formal operations stage, which occurs during adolescence and allows for the ability to think hypothetically and understand abstract concepts. Irreversibility, egocentrism, and logical thinking are all characteristic of earlier stages in Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

A Characteristic That First Shows Up in the Formal Operations