The abstract quality of thinking during the ________ stage is evident in an adolescent's verbal problem-solving ability.
A) passive operational
B) concrete operational
C) formal operational
D) conventional reasoning

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The formal operational stage is characterized by the ability to engage in abstract thinking and hypothetical reasoning, which is necessary for verbal problem-solving ability. The other options refer to earlier stages of cognitive development and do not involve abstract thinking to the extent necessary for verbal problem-solving ability.

The Abstract Quality of Thinking During the ________ Stage Is