According to William Perry, compared to adolescent thinking, adult thinking is
A) absolutist and dualistic.
B) idealistic and altruistic.
C) reflective and relativistic.
D) intuitive and concrete.

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William Perry's theory of cognitive development states that compared to adolescent thinking, adult thinking is reflective and relativistic. This means that adults are more likely to critically reflect on their own beliefs and values, and recognize the complexity and relativity of different perspectives. They are less likely to think in absolutist and dualistic terms, and more likely to appreciate the nuances and subtleties of different situations.

According to William Perry, Compared to Adolescent Thinking, Adult Thinking