Brenna was sitting in her fourth grade class taking her mathematics test. An extra credit question read like this: If Jonah is taller than Barry, and Tori is taller than Jonah, is Barry taller or shorter than Tori? Brenna continued to think about the extra credit problem, but could not come up with the correct answer. Brenna is likely in the _____ stage of cognitive development.
A)postconventional
B)preoperational
C)formal operations
D)concrete operations

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is characteristic of the formal operational stage, not the concrete operational stage. Her grade level and her lack of being able to complete the task suggest she is in the concrete operational stage.

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