A characteristic that first shows up in the formal operations stage is ________.
A) irreversibility
B) egocentrism
C) abstract thinking
D) logical thinking

Question

A characteristic that first shows up in the formal operations stage is ________.
A) irreversibility
B) egocentrism
C) abstract thinking 
D) logical thinking

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Abstract thinking is the ability to think about hypothetical situations, use logic and reason, and think symbolically. This is a characteristic that is not present in the concrete operational stage, but is first seen in the formal operations stage.

A Characteristic That First Shows Up in the Formal Operations