During which of Piaget's stages does a child demonstrate the ability to reason about abstract ideas and novel information?
A)Sensorimotor
B)Preoperational
C)Concrete operational
D)Formal operations

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The stage of formal operations, which begins around age 12 and continues into adulthood, is characterized by the ability to reason abstractly and think hypothetically. This includes the ability to reason about abstract ideas and novel information, which is not seen in the earlier stages of cognitive development.

During Which of Piaget's Stages Does a Child Demonstrate the Ability