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According to Piaget's theory, cognitive maturation is complete once formal operations is fully attained, by age 20 at the latest.
According to Piaget's theory, cognitive maturation is complete once formal operations is fully attained, by age 20 at the latest.
Post-formal thinking in emerging adulthood is primarily concerned with advances in pragmatism and reflective judgment.
Post-formal thinking in emerging adulthood is primarily concerned with advances in pragmatism and reflective judgment.
Post-formal thinking in emerging adulthood is a stage that occurs after formal operations.
Post-formal thinking in emerging adulthood is a stage that occurs after formal operations.
Which of the following is a common feature of theories emphasizing pragmatism in post-formal thought?
Which of the following is a common feature of theories emphasizing pragmatism in post-formal thought?
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According to Gisela Labouvie-Vief, how does cognitive development in emerging adulthood differ from adolescent thinking?
According to Gisela Labouvie-Vief, how does cognitive development in emerging adulthood differ from adolescent thinking?
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What is a key characteristic of post-formal thinking in emerging adulthood?
What is a key characteristic of post-formal thinking in emerging adulthood?
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True or false: Pragmatism involves adapting logical thinking to the practical constraints of real-life situations.
True or false: Pragmatism involves adapting logical thinking to the practical constraints of real-life situations.
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True or false: Theories of post-formal thought emphasising pragmatism have been developed by several scholars.
True or false: Theories of post-formal thought emphasising pragmatism have been developed by several scholars.
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True or false: According to Labouvie-Vief, cognitive development in emerging adulthood is distinguished from adolescent thinking by a greater recognition and incorporation of practical limitations to logical thinking.
True or false: According to Labouvie-Vief, cognitive development in emerging adulthood is distinguished from adolescent thinking by a greater recognition and incorporation of practical limitations to logical thinking.
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According to Michael Basseches, what is dialectical thought?
According to Michael Basseches, what is dialectical thought?
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Which culture traditionally promotes dialectical thought?
Which culture traditionally promotes dialectical thought?
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How does Labouvie-Vief's view of cognitive development in emerging adulthood differ from Basseches' view?
How does Labouvie-Vief's view of cognitive development in emerging adulthood differ from Basseches' view?
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True or false: Michael Basseches views cognitive development in emerging adulthood as involving a recognition that formal logic can rarely be applied to the problems most people face in their daily lives.
True or false: Michael Basseches views cognitive development in emerging adulthood as involving a recognition that formal logic can rarely be applied to the problems most people face in their daily lives.
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True or false: Dialectical thought is Michael Basseches' term for the kind of thinking that develops in emerging adulthood, involving a growing awareness that problems often have no clear solution and that two opposing strategies or points of view may each have some merit.
True or false: Dialectical thought is Michael Basseches' term for the kind of thinking that develops in emerging adulthood, involving a growing awareness that problems often have no clear solution and that two opposing strategies or points of view may each have some merit.
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True or false: Chinese culture traditionally promotes dialectical thought by advocating an approach to knowledge that strives to reconcile contradictions and combine opposing perspectives by seeking a middle ground.
True or false: Chinese culture traditionally promotes dialectical thought by advocating an approach to knowledge that strives to reconcile contradictions and combine opposing perspectives by seeking a middle ground.
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Which stage of reflective judgment involves recognizing the legitimacy of competing points of view, but denies that one view could be more persuasive than another?
Which stage of reflective judgment involves recognizing the legitimacy of competing points of view, but denies that one view could be more persuasive than another?
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At what age does reflective judgment typically begin to develop for most people?
At what age does reflective judgment typically begin to develop for most people?
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What is the capacity to evaluate the accuracy and logical coherence of evidence and arguments called?
What is the capacity to evaluate the accuracy and logical coherence of evidence and arguments called?
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According to research on reflective judgment, the gains that take place in emerging adulthood are primarily due to what factor?
According to research on reflective judgment, the gains that take place in emerging adulthood are primarily due to what factor?
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Which of the following is likely to be more common in a culture that values pluralism and promotes tolerance of diverse points of view?
Which of the following is likely to be more common in a culture that values pluralism and promotes tolerance of diverse points of view?
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According to Michael Basseches, what is the key characteristic of post-formal thinking in emerging adulthood?
According to Michael Basseches, what is the key characteristic of post-formal thinking in emerging adulthood?
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Reflective judgment begins to develop for most people around age 20.
Reflective judgment begins to develop for most people around age 20.
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Relativists deny that one view could be more persuasive than another.
Relativists deny that one view could be more persuasive than another.
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Pragmatism involves adapting logical thinking to the practical constraints of real-life situations.
Pragmatism involves adapting logical thinking to the practical constraints of real-life situations.
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True or false: Significant gains in reflective judgment are primarily due to maturation rather than education during emerging adulthood.
True or false: Significant gains in reflective judgment are primarily due to maturation rather than education during emerging adulthood.
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True or false: The development of reflective judgment is more common in a culture that values pluralism and promotes tolerance of diverse points of view.
True or false: The development of reflective judgment is more common in a culture that values pluralism and promotes tolerance of diverse points of view.
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True or false: People who pursue a university education during emerging adulthood show greater advances in reflective judgment than those who do not.
True or false: People who pursue a university education during emerging adulthood show greater advances in reflective judgment than those who do not.
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Match the stages of cognitive development with their descriptions:
Match the stages of cognitive development with their descriptions:
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Match the cognitive qualities with their definitions:
Match the cognitive qualities with their definitions:
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Match the following terms with their corresponding stages in the development of reflective judgment:
Match the following terms with their corresponding stages in the development of reflective judgment:
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Match the following researchers with their findings related to reflective judgment:
Match the following researchers with their findings related to reflective judgment:
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Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
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Match the following statements with their corresponding implications:
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Study Notes
Cognitive Development in Emerging Adulthood
- According to Piaget's theory, cognitive maturation is complete by age 20 at the latest.
- Post-formal thinking in emerging adulthood is primarily concerned with advances in pragmatism and reflective judgment.
- Post-formal thinking occurs after formal operations.
Pragmatism in Post-Formal Thought
- A common feature of theories emphasizing pragmatism in post-formal thought is adapting logical thinking to the practical constraints of real-life situations.
- Pragmatism involves adapting logical thinking to the practical constraints of real-life situations.
Gisela Labouvie-Vief's Theory
- According to Gisela Labouvie-Vief, cognitive development in emerging adulthood differs from adolescent thinking by recognizing and incorporating practical limitations to logical thinking.
Post-Formal Thinking
- A key characteristic of post-formal thinking in emerging adulthood is recognizing and incorporating practical limitations to logical thinking.
Michael Basseches' Theory
- According to Michael Basseches, dialectical thought involves a growing awareness that problems often have no clear solution and that two opposing strategies or points of view may each have some merit.
- Dialectical thought is a key characteristic of post-formal thinking in emerging adulthood.
- Michael Basseches views cognitive development in emerging adulthood as involving a recognition that formal logic can rarely be applied to the problems most people face in their daily lives.
Cultural Influence
- Chinese culture traditionally promotes dialectical thought by advocating an approach to knowledge that strives to reconcile contradictions and combine opposing perspectives by seeking a middle ground.
Reflective Judgment
- Reflective judgment involves recognizing the legitimacy of competing points of view, but denying that one view could be more persuasive than another (relativist stage).
- Reflective judgment begins to develop for most people around age 20.
- The capacity to evaluate the accuracy and logical coherence of evidence and arguments is called reflective judgment.
- Gains in reflective judgment during emerging adulthood are primarily due to education rather than maturation.
Stages of Reflective Judgment
- Relativists deny that one view could be more persuasive than another.
Research Findings
- Significant gains in reflective judgment are primarily due to education during emerging adulthood.
- Reflective judgment is more common in a culture that values pluralism and promotes tolerance of diverse points of view.
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Test your knowledge of Piaget's theory of cognitive development and the concept of formal operations. Explore how research has altered the traditional view and discover the ongoing cognitive development even after the attainment of formal operations.
