According to Piaget, a formal operational child's thinking is characterized by all of the following except

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Piaget's theory of cognitive development suggests that during the formal operational stage, children (approximately age 11 and older) develop the ability to think abstractly, reason logically, and consider hypothetical situations. This does not mean their thinking is detached from reality; rather, they can now apply logical reasoning to abstract and concrete information alike. Choices A, C, and D accurately describe aspects of formal operational thought, such as the ability to think about abstract concepts, consider possibilities beyond the current reality, and systematically solve problems through hypothesis testing.

According to Piaget, a Formal Operational Child's Thinking Is Characterized