Charlene has achieved formal operational thought and is about to attempt Piaget's pendulum task.What can she do that she was UNABLE to do when she was still in the concrete operations stage?

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In the formal operational stage, individuals are able to engage in systematic and methodical thinking, allowing them to evaluate the effects of multiple factors in a systematic fashion. This ability allows Charlene to approach the pendulum task in a manner that involves manipulating and testing variables, rather than relying on trial-and-error or intuitive approaches. While she may also be able to engage in the other listed behaviors, such as formulating an approach to the task or measuring length/height/weight, these abilities are also present in earlier stages of cognitive development and do not specifically depend on formal operational thought.

Charlene Has Achieved Formal Operational Thought and Is About to Attempt