The development of formal operations in adolescence leads to ______.
A)extroverted behavior
B)a lessening of self-analysis compared to preoperational thought
C)introspection and egocentrism
D)thinking in terms of concrete things

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The development of formal operations in adolescence leads to introspection and egocentrism, which is the belief that one's own thoughts and experiences are unique and that others cannot understand them. This is characteristic of formal operational thought and is related to the ability to think abstractly and hypothetically. Option A is incorrect because extroverted behavior is not directly related to formal operations. Option B is incorrect because formal operations typically involve a greater level of self-analysis compared to preoperational thought. Option D is incorrect because formal operations involve thinking abstractly, rather than in terms of concrete things.

The Development of Formal Operations in Adolescence Leads to ______