John has reached formal operations. John's unique new talent is that he now can:
A) debate the merits of positions even if he is opposed to those ideas.
B) read complex novels and do math problems much faster than before.
C) get along with people better.
D) act more assertively in his life and in school.

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The ability to debate and consider opposing viewpoints is a hallmark of formal operational thinking. Reading speed, math ability, social skills, and assertiveness may improve with development, but they are not unique to the cognitive changes that occur during formal operational thinking.

John Has Reached Formal Operations