Who of the following is engaging in an activity that characterizes formal operations?
A) George,who is able to understand that his mother still exists even when he cannot see her
B) Barbara,who is thinking about what happened to her yesterday
C) Dan,who is thinking about talking
D) Kara,who is thinking about thought itself

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Kara is engaging in metacognition, which is a characteristic of formal operations. She is thinking about thought itself, which requires abstract reasoning and introspection. Options A, B, and C do not involve the kind of abstract reasoning and hypothetical thinking required for formal operations.

Who of the Following Is Engaging in an Activity That