Which of the following statements best describes abstract reasoning as posited in Piaget's formal operations stage of cognitive development?
A) It refers to the ability to relate one or more parts of a situation to another part that allows a student to come up with a solution (this ability enhances strategic team play and allows students to anticipate other players' actions).
B) It refers to the ability to consider ideas that are not based on tactical or prior experiences (e.g., in team sports a student can envision solutions to tactical team play without having experienced them).
C) It refers to the ability to systematically generate all possible solutions to a problem and consider their value.
D) It refers to the ability to situate an object or fact within a series (e.g., executing a gymnastic routine or an offensive play in football).

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Abstract reasoning in Piaget's formal operations stage refers to the ability to think about abstract concepts and situations that are not directly tied to concrete experiences or objects. This includes the ability to hypothesize and theorize about situations one has not experienced firsthand, which is captured in option B.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Abstract Reasoning as Posited