Stan has become critical of his parents as he contrasts his ideal parents with the real parents he sees on a daily basis. His ability to understand contrary-to-fact situations is a characteristic that emerges during which of Piaget's periods of cognitive development?
A) preoperational thought
B) concrete operational thought
C) formal operational thought
D) sensorimotor thought

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A key characteristic of formal operational thinking involves the manipulation not only of known, verifiable events but also of the things that are contrary to fact.

Stan Has Become Critical of His Parents as He Contrasts