Orlando is thirteen years old and has begun to take an interest in the presidential election. He and his father watch the news coverage and discuss the basic political philosophies of each of the candidates. Orlando has reached Piaget's stage of __________
A) concrete operations.
B) formal operations.
C) post operational thought.
D) pseudo operational thought.

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Piaget's stage of formal operations is characterized by the ability to think abstractly, reason logically, and think hypothetically. Orlando's interest in politics and ability to engage in political discussions with his father demonstrate an abstract and hypothetical way of thinking, indicating that he is in Piaget's stage of formal operations.

Orlando Is Thirteen Years Old and Has Begun to Take