Perry is able to solve hypothetical problems by mentally working through a set of possibilities. What characteristic of cognitive development does Perry illustrate?
A. Compensatory reasoning
B. Inductive thinking
C. Organized thinking
D. Reversible reasoning
Answer:C
Perry is able to solve hypothetical problems by mentally working through a set of possibilities. What characteristic of cognitive development does Perry illustrate?
A. Compensatory reasoning B. Inductive thinking C. Organized thinking D. Reversible reasoning
Explanation: C) Perry is probably in the formal operations stage because he is able to solve hypothetical problems by working through a set of possible actions. Such skills would be difficult for a concrete-minded child.