Compared with younger children, when thinking about historical or other serious problems adolescents tend to:

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Adolescents tend to consider more possibilities when thinking about historical or other serious problems. They are also more likely to engage in abstract thinking and to critically evaluate multiple perspectives. They may not always be consistent in their reasoning, and they may bring in unrelated arguments, but overall their ability to think more complexly and consider multiple possibilities is a developmentally appropriate reflection of their cognitive growth. Adolescents are capable of making judgments based on facts, but they are also able to consider the broader implications of those facts and how they relate to different perspectives and historical contexts.

Compared with Younger Children, When Thinking About Historical or Other