Which of the following problems is an adolescent capable of solving that a school-age child cannot?
A) Can a person love each person in his or her family equally?
B) Can you put all the balls in three bins or just two bins?
C) Can you divide a container of ice cream into seven equal bowls?
D) How long will it take to clean out the garage?

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Adolescents have developed more cognitive abilities, such as abstract thinking and moral reasoning, than school-age children, allowing them to consider complex questions like this. B, C, and D are more related to mathematical or practical problem-solving skills, which can be developed earlier in childhood.

Which of the Following Problems Is an Adolescent Capable of Solving