According to William Perry (1999),the development of cognitive processing during the early adult years involves an evolution from _________ to ________.

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William Perry's theory proposes that during early adulthood, individuals move from absolutism (seeing things as black and white, right or wrong, with no grey area in between) to relativism (understanding that there are different perspectives, opinions, and shades of grey in most situations). This is in line with the general trend towards increased complexity and nuance in thinking that occurs during early adulthood. The other options (A and B) relate more to shifts in attitudes and values, while Perry's theory specifically addresses cognitive development.

According to William Perry (1999),the Development of Cognitive Processing During