To see whether a child has reached the stage of formal operations,what might a psychologist test?
A)How the child deals with hypothetical and abstract questions
B)Whether the child understands that objects still exist when out of sight
C)Whether the child understands conservation of number and mass
D)How well the child can describe what an object would look like from another angle

Question

To see whether a child has reached the stage of formal operations,what might a psychologist test?​
A)How the child deals with hypothetical and abstract questions
B)​Whether the child understands that objects still exist when out of sight
C)​Whether the child understands conservation of number and mass
D)​How well the child can describe what an object would look like from another angle

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ability to deal with hypothetical and abstract questions is a key characteristic of formal operations, and thus, testing how well a child can handle such questions is an effective way to determine whether they have reached this stage. The other options are more relevant to earlier developmental stages or are not specific to formal operations.

To See Whether a Child Has Reached the Stage of Formal