Adolescents who are capable of inductive and deductive reasoning, can consider hypothetical possibilities, and can comprehend such subjects as physics, philosophy, and psychology are most likely in which stage of cognitive development?
A)preoperational
B)concrete operational
C)formal operations
D)sensorimotor

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The formal operations stage is characterized by the ability to think abstractly, engage in hypothetical reasoning, and understand complex and abstract concepts such as those found in physics, philosophy, and psychology. This stage typically occurs during adolescence and beyond.

Adolescents Who Are Capable of Inductive and Deductive Reasoning, Can