Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) Special Education Practice Exam

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What ability develops during Piaget's Formal Operations Stage?

Comprehension of concrete ideas
Ability to manipulate abstract concepts
Understanding nonverbal cues in communication
Basic motor skill coordination

The correct answer is: Ability to manipulate abstract concepts

During Piaget's Formal Operations Stage, which typically emerges around the age of 12 and continues into adulthood, individuals develop the ability to manipulate abstract concepts. This stage is characterized by an enhanced capacity for logical reasoning, problem-solving, and the ability to think about hypothetical situations. At this stage, learners can formulate ideas, make inferences, and reason about abstract symbols and theories without needing concrete objects for reference. This cognitive development enables them to engage in higher-level thinking, such as considering moral dilemmas, understanding scientific principles, or envisioning future possibilities. The focus is on abstract thought, which distinguishes this stage from earlier stages where thinking is tied more closely to concrete experiences and physical objects. The other options refer to capabilities that either occur in earlier developmental stages or are not specifically centered around cognitive development as defined by Piaget's theory.