_____ is Piaget's formal operational concept that adolescents have the cognitive ability to develop hypotheses,or best guesses,about ways to solve problems.
A)Idealistic scenario reasoning
B)Divergent thinking
C)Convergent thinking
D)Hypothetical-deductive reasoning

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Hypothetical-deductive reasoning is Piaget's formal operational concept that refers to the ability of adolescents to generate hypotheses and systematically test them to arrive at a solution to a problem. This type of reasoning involves the ability to think abstractly and logically, which is characteristic of the formal operational stage of cognitive development. Option A, B, and C are not formal operational concepts identified by Piaget. Idealistic scenario reasoning is not a concept in Piaget's theory, while divergent thinking and convergent thinking are related to creativity and problem-solving but not to formal operational thought.

_____ Is Piaget's Formal Operational Concept That Adolescents Have the Cognitive