Compared to those who are younger, adolescents can think
A) abstractly.
B) concretely.
C) egotistically.
D) empathetically.

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Adolescents have the cognitive ability to think abstractly, which means they can understand concepts and ideas that are not necessarily tied to concrete objects or experiences. This is because their brain is still developing, especially in the prefrontal cortex which governs planning, reasoning, and problem-solving. They are not yet fully logical thinkers but can imagine future scenarios, compare ideas, and think critically.

Compared to Those Who Are Younger, Adolescents Can Think