The stage of thinking (or "cognitive development")in which a child is able to think abstractly and critically about the world is known as the ____ stage.
A)sensorimotor
B)preoperational
C)concrete operational
D)formal operational
E)preconventional

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The formal operational stage is characterized by the ability to engage in abstract and hypothetical thinking, as well as the ability to think critically and analytically about the world around them. This stage typically occurs during adolescence and continues into adulthood. The other stages listed (sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and preconventional) do not involve abstract or critical thinking to the same extent as the formal operational stage.

The Stage of Thinking (Or "Cognitive Development")in Which a Child