The Formal Operational Stage of Thought

  The formal operational stage of thought is part of the theory of cognitive development elaborated by the Swiss psychologist, epistemologies, and biologist Jean Piaget. This theory offers a comprehensive explanation of the nature and development of human intelligence. Piaget described the development of thought as having four stages. The last one is the stage of formal thought which usually appears at the beginning of adolescence, at around the age of 11. formal thought allows the adolescent to begin to elaborate increasingly complex hypotheses of reality based on the future. In addition, it contributes to them being more capable of thinking…