Which of the following is a characteristic of postformal thought?
A) a reliance on science and logic as compared to emotions and values in addressing a problem
B) an insistence on staying with a single approach to problem solving until a solution is reached
C) an awareness of the contradictions in life and a willingness to try to include conflicting or contradictory thoughts, emotions, and experiences in finding a solution
D) a preference for sticking with the tried and true rather than finding new frameworks for understanding experience

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Postformal thought involves the ability to see contradictions and complexity in situations, and to work through them by integrating conflicting thoughts, emotions, and experiences. It also involves a more flexible approach to problem-solving, rather than relying solely on logic and science, and a willingness to consider multiple approaches and ideas. Choice A is more characteristic of formal operational thought, while choice B and D are not characteristics of postformal thought.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Postformal Thought