The formal operational child approaches problems by
A)systematically evaluating all possibilities.
B)trial and error.
C)relying on past experience.
D)using centration.

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The formal operational child's cognitive ability includes the capacity for systematic and logical problem-solving. They can evaluate all possibilities and use deductive reasoning to arrive at a solution. Therefore, option A (systematically evaluating all possibilities) is the best choice. Option B (trial and error) and option C (relying on past experience) may be used by children in earlier cognitive stages, but formal operational children tend to rely more heavily on logical reasoning and systematic problem-solving. Option D (using centration) refers to a cognitive error that occurs in preoperational children and is not relevant to formal operational children.

The Formal Operational Child Approaches Problems by