Some theorists have pieced together cognitive changes in young adults and proposed a new stage of cognitive development. This stage is termed as
A) preformal thought.
B) postformal thought.
C) postconventional thought.
D) preconventional thought.

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The new stage of cognitive development proposed is postformal thought, as some researchers have found evidence that young adults go beyond formal operational thinking and demonstrate more complex and flexible thinking in problem-solving, decision-making, and moral reasoning. This stage is characterized by acknowledging ambiguity, considering multiple perspectives, and being comfortable with uncertainty and contradiction. Options A, C, and D are referring to stages proposed by Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, which is different from cognitive development theory.

Some Theorists Have Pieced Together Cognitive Changes in Young Adults