Perry's (1970) research with cognitive development in college students found that many students tended to be _____ in their thought when they first started college and grow to be _____ thinkers by the end of their college careers.

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Perry's research found that many college students start out thinking in absolutist terms and believing that there is a right and wrong answer to every question. However, by the end of their college careers, they tend to become more relativistic in their thinking, recognizing that there can be multiple perspectives and interpretations on different issues. Therefore, the best answer is B) absolutist; relativistic. The other answer choices do not accurately reflect Perry's findings.

Perry's (1970) Research with Cognitive Development in College Students Found