_________thought, when found, first occurs during adolescence, apparently because formal-operational thinking is a prerequisite for it.
A) Postconventional
B) Preconventional
C) Conventional
D) Transcendental

Question

_________thought, when found, first occurs during adolescence, apparently because formal-operational thinking is a prerequisite for it. ​
A) Postconventional
B) Preconventional
C) Conventional
D) Transcendental

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Postconventional thought refers to the ability to reason based on ethical principles and abstract values rather than societal norms or personal interests. This type of thinking requires formal-operational thinking, which typically develops during adolescence. Therefore, A) is the best choice as postconventional thought first occurs during adolescence due to the development of formal-operational thinking.

_________Thought, When Found, First Occurs During Adolescence, Apparently Because Formal-Operational