Which of the following statements represents an abstract/formal operational thought statement?
A)"My family is difficult."
B)"Joe got angry with me because the dinner was a little cold, and he knocked the dishes off the table."
C)"I went to a movie last night. We walked in and I saw my friend Jim. Then we bought popcorn and we sat down."
D)"My dad and mom are both alcoholics. Last night, I couldn't stand it anymore, so I left the house. Now I don't have anywhere to stay tonight."

Question

Which of the following statements represents an abstract/formal operational thought statement?​
A)​"My family is difficult."
B)​"Joe got angry with me because the dinner was a little cold, and he knocked the dishes off the table."
C)​"I went to a movie last night. We walked in and I saw my friend Jim. Then we bought popcorn and we sat down."
D)"My dad and mom are both alcoholics. Last night, I couldn't stand it anymore, so I left the house. Now I don't have anywhere to stay tonight."

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Abstract/formal operational thought involves thinking about hypothetical situations and abstract concepts. Statement A is more abstract as it generalizes about the family being difficult without specific details.

Which of the Following Statements Represents an Abstract/formal Operational Thought