All of the following are characteristic of the cognitive development that occurs during adolescence EXCEPT
A)adolescents are not particularly self-focused in their thinking
B)adolescents have better abstract and hypothetical reasoning skills
C)adolescents are more flexible and creative in their thinking
D)adolescents are more systematic in their problem solving

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During adolescence, one of the key cognitive developments is an increased focus on oneself, often referred to as egocentrism. This contradicts choice A, making it the correct answer as it states adolescents are not particularly self-focused, which is not characteristic of cognitive development during this stage. Choices B, C, and D are all accurate characteristics of cognitive development in adolescence, including improved abstract reasoning, flexibility and creativity in thinking, and systematic problem-solving skills.

All of the Following Are Characteristic of the Cognitive Development