Adolescents' sense of what's fair is most likely to change from simple equality to equity when they achieve

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Formal operations is the stage when adolescents develop the ability to think abstractly and consider hypothetical situations. This cognitive advancement allows them to understand the concept of equity (i.e. fairness based on need or effort) rather than just simple equality, which is based on an even distribution. Achieving a secure attachment (B) relates more to emotional development, while object permanence (C) and theory of mind (D) are cognitive milestones that occur in earlier childhood development.

Adolescents' Sense of What's Fair Is Most Likely to Change