Games like "Dungeons and Dragons," which involve active use of the imagination, have been popular among adolescents for some time. The game could not have risen to its high level of popularity if teenagers were not capable of ________.
A) egocentric distortion
B) introspection
C) animism
D) formal operational thought

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Formal operational thought is characterized by the ability to think abstractly, imagine hypothetical situations and plan for the future. These skills are required to play games like "Dungeons and Dragons" where the players have to create a unique storyline, imagine a character with specific abilities and make important decisions based on hypothetical situations. Egocentric distortion refers to the tendency to only see the world from one's own perspective, animism refers to the attribution of life or consciousness to inanimate objects, and introspection refers to the act of reflecting on one's own thoughts and emotions, none of which are necessary skills for playing "Dungeons and Dragons."

Games Like "Dungeons and Dragons," Which Involve Active Use of the Imagination