The Piaget stage of cognitive development, characterized by the ability to reason abstractly, is called the _____ stage and occurs around the age(s) of _____.
A) formal operational; 12
B) concrete operational; 12
C) formal operational; 7 to 11
D) concrete operational; 7 to 11

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The formal operational stage is characterized by the ability to reason abstractly and think hypothetically, and typically occurs around age 12 and beyond. This is the final stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

The Piaget Stage of Cognitive Development, Characterized by the Ability