During the beginning of the ________ stage, when assimilation dominates, an adolescent's thoughts are full of idealism and possibilities.
A) formal operational
B) preconventional reasoning
C) concrete operational
D) conventional reasoning

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The formal operational stage is characterized by idealism and possibilities, and assimilation dominates during the beginning of this stage. Preconventional reasoning is part of Kohlberg's theory of moral development and not related to cognitive development. Concrete operational and conventional reasoning stages are earlier in development and do not involve the idealism and possibilities that characterize the formal operational stage.

During the Beginning of the ________ Stage, When Assimilation Dominates