Which of the following best describes adults who NEVER reach the formal operational stage?
A) They become highly empathetic.
B) They are often overly educated.
C) They continue to "play" with ideas.
D) They cannot deal with hypothetical ideas.
E) They are unable to think in concrete terms.

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The formal operational stage is characterized by the ability to think abstractly and logically, as well as the ability to formulate and test hypotheses. Adults who never reach this stage would struggle with hypothetical ideas, making option D the best choice. The other options do not accurately describe individuals who have not reached formal operational thinking.

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