When an adolescent can solve a complex problem by first formulating hypotheses and then testing those hypotheses in a systematic and logical way, the adolescent is engaging in
A) hypothetico-deductive reasoning.
B) transformative reasoning.
C) reversible operations.
D) dialectical thinking.

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Hypothetico-deductive reasoning is the ability to form an educated guess, or hypothesis, about a problem or situation, and then systematically test that hypothesis in order to arrive at a conclusion. This type of reasoning involves logical deduction and the ability to consider multiple possible outcomes. This is a key cognitive development that occurs during adolescence.

When an Adolescent Can Solve a Complex Problem by First