Piaget called the abstract, systematic problem solving of adolescents by which name?
AHypothetical deductive reasoning
BConcrete operational reasoning
CSensorimotor coordination
DCentration on one feature
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Hypothetical deductive reasoning
1. The chapter explains that adolescent thought becomes more abstract, logical and idealistic.
2. Piaget called this stage of logical thinking by a specific name.
3. He named it hypothetical deductive reasoning.
4. Adolescents think about possible courses of action and systematically seek solutions.
5. Hence Piaget's name for adolescent reasoning is hypothetical deductive reasoning.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Psychology Ch 3 "Human Development", pp. 53-54, Cognitive Developmental Changes in Adolescence_
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