During which stage of development does formal operational thinking typically begin to emerge?
A) early adulthood
B) early adolescence
C) about age three to five
D) about age five to seven

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Formal operational thinking typically begins to emerge during early adolescence, around the age of 11 or 12, according to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development. This stage is characterized by the ability to think logically, abstractly, and hypothetically about the world around them.

During Which Stage of Development Does Formal Operational Thinking Typically