What -if propositions require
concrete thought.
operational thought.
postformal thought.
hypothetical thought.
Question 2Which of the following terms refers to the ability to begin with specifics, such as accumulated facts, and then make general conclusions?
hypothetical reasoning
inductive reasoning
deductive reasoning
adolescent egocentrism
Question 3Justine is 14 years old. Her parents are frequently annoyed because Justine tends to ask critical questions such as Why can't I have wine with dinner? You do. or
I don't understand
why I'll be able to vote when I'm 18, but I have to wait until I'm 21 to buy alcohol This type
of thinking is demonstrating Justine's
inductive reasoning.
perceptual thinking.
hypothetical thinking.
deductive reasoning.
Question 4A teenager who can use hypothetical thinking will tend to
accept the values of his or her culture.
accept the world as it is.
be confident about the future.
reflect about serious issues.
Question 5Which of the following statements about hypothetical thought is true?
Hypothetical thought is tied to the everyday world as the individual knows it.
Hypothetical thought is emotionally based.
Hypothetical thought involves imagined possibilities.
Hypothetical thought is an aspect of concrete operational thinking.
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