Question

A researcher asked students of different ages "What would the world be like if humans had tails?" According to Piaget's theory, which one of the following answers would be MOST LIKELY from an adolescent in the formal operational stage?a. People don't have tails, so this is a useless exercise.

b. I guess they could swing from trees just like the monkeys I saw at the zoo.
c. People would be able to hold tails and pass notes under the table while still keeping both hands on the table.
d. I wouldn't like having a tail all the time.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C.People would be able to hold tails and pass notes under the table while still keeping both hands on the table.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the formal operational stage as proposed by Piaget, individuals can think abstractly; this implies, they do not only rely on real objects or situations to think but they can use logic effectively and consider complex concepts or situations including hypothetical ones.

n the case presented, it is option C the one that is likely from an adolescent in the formal operational stage because in option C the individual is understanding and thinking about a hypothetical situation or non-concrete situation effectively and due to this, he/she has complex and creative ideas that make him/her think humans could use a tail to pass notes or "People would be able to hold tails and pass notes under the table while still keeping both hands on the table" even when there is no a physical reference of this.