Compared to the concrete thinking abilities displayed in childhood,the ability to reason in adolescence

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In adolescence, individuals develop the ability to think hypothetically and consider abstract concepts. This is a qualitative difference from the concrete thinking displayed in childhood. Option B is incorrect as random attempts at problem solving do not necessarily indicate an increase in reasoning ability. Option C is incorrect as there is a qualitative difference between concrete and hypothetical reasoning. Option D is incorrect as research has shown that there is a significant difference in reasoning abilities between childhood and adolescence.

Compared to the Concrete Thinking Abilities Displayed in Childhood,the Ability