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Hypothetico-deductive reasoning
When faced with a problem, they start with a hypothesis, or prediction about variables that might affect an outcome, from which they deduce logical, testable inferences. Then they systematically isolate and combine variables to se which of these inferences are confirmed in the real world.
(Berk, 2013, p. 304)
Propositional thought
Adolescents’ ability to evaluate the logic of prepositions (verbal statements) without referring to real-world circumstances.
(Berk, 2013, p. 304)
Piaget:
Formal Operational Stage
Adolescence
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