Asked by Faith Santa cruz on Jul 11, 2024

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Orlando is thirteen years old and has begun to take an interest in the presidential election. He and his father watch the news coverage and discuss the basic political philosophies of each of the candidates. Orlando has reached Piaget's stage of __________

A) concrete operations.
B) formal operations.
C) post operational thought.
D) pseudo operational thought.

Formal Operations

The fourth and final stage of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, marked by the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Piaget's Stage

Refers to one of the four stages in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development through which children progress from infancy to adolescence, acquiring new understandings and cognitive skills.

Political Philosophies

The study of fundamental questions about the state, government, politics, liberty, justice, and the enforcement of a legal code by authority.

  • Pinpoint and expound upon critical elements in cognitive progress, including scaffolding, the zone of proximal development, and formal operations.
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Lyndsey GoodmanJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Piaget's stage of formal operations is characterized by the ability to think abstractly, reason logically, and think hypothetically. Orlando's interest in politics and ability to engage in political discussions with his father demonstrate an abstract and hypothetical way of thinking, indicating that he is in Piaget's stage of formal operations.