During which stage of development does formal operational thinking typically begin to emerge?
A)early adulthood
B)early adolescence
C)about ages 3 to 5
D)about ages 5 to 7

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Formal operational thinking typically begins to emerge during early adolescence, around ages 11 to 12. This is the stage where individuals are able to reason abstractly, consider hypothetical situations, think logically and systematically, and engage in scientific thinking.

During Which Stage of Development Does Formal Operational Thinking Typically