Adolescents who reach the formal operational stage of cognitive development
A)can only operate on reality.
B)cannot "operate on operations."
C)no longer require concrete things and events as objects of thought.
D)cannot yet come up with general logical rules through internal reflection.

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According to Piaget's theory, adolescents who reach the formal operational stage are able to think abstractly and can use symbols and general logical rules. They no longer require concrete objects or events as objects of thought, which is characteristic of the earlier stages of cognitive development. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Options A and B are incorrect because formal operational thinkers can operate on reality and operations. Option D is incorrect because formal operational thinkers can create general logical rules through internal reflection.

Adolescents Who Reach the Formal Operational Stage of Cognitive Development