Chapter 6: cognitive development in adolescence

Question 1

What are 3 aspects of formal operations

Answer 1

1. abstract thinking (use of symbols, ideas and concepts that can’t be directly sensed through senses)
2. complex thinking (takin into account many connections and interpretations)
3. Metacognition: thinking about and monitoring your own thinking

Question 2

what are 2 methods of problem solving and reasoning in formal operations stage?

Answer 2

1. systematic problem-solving –> finding a solution to a problem by testing individual factors
2. hypothetic-deductive reasoning: deriving conclusions from premises that are hypothetical and then testing them

Question 3

What is an example of post formal thinking?

Answer 3

thinking about complex situations that occur in real life, for example the fact that not everything is dichotomized and everything is on a spectrum

Question 4

what are 2 types of adolescent egocentrism according to piaget?

Answer 4

1. extreme self-consciousness

2. belief that others are focused on appearance

Question 5

What are 2 beliefs that accompany formal operations by david elkind?

Answer 5

1. imaginary audience: belief that adolescent is on stage and everyone is judging them
2. personal fable: belief that they are so special and unique and invulnerable

Question 6

What is existential divide?

Answer 6

belief that no matter how much you try to explain your views to someone they won’t understand because its so complicated and ur so unique