| Chapter 11 Formal operational stage: think logically about abstract concepts Hypothetico-deductive reasoning: general theory => hypotheses => systematic test Propositional thought: can evaluate logic of propositions irrespective of content Piaget was overly optimistic for this stage: reach abstract thinking only with extensive experience Gains in perspective taking Imaginary audience: think are the focus of everyone's attention => self-conscious Personal fable: inflated opinion of importance/invulnerability => risk taking Gains in metacognition Can consider more than 2 variables. Can make better arguments => challenge cultural/familial values, beliefs, and practices Cognitive self-regulation: plan, monitor progress, and redirect unsuccessful actions |
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