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Examine the proposed existence of a fifth stage of cognitive development. Describe the characteristics of this fifth stage. What evidence for it exists? What doubts have been raised regarding its likelihood?
 
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Private four-year colleges offer advantages to young adults of all income levels and backgrounds, including less risk of ______.
 
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Answer to Question 1

The proposed fifth stage of cognitive development, postformal thought, is
characterized by problem finding that includes practical, flexible thinking in
anticipation of problems. Evidence for a fifth stage may be observed in the ability to
use emotion and logic to address practical problems, a cognitive skill beyond that of
adolescents. In addition, there are certain ways of thinking in adulthood that are not
observed earlier, moving adults to a new cognitive level, depending on their life
circumstances. Doubts raised include whether the cognitive stages exist at all,
especially in adulthood. A new set of cognitive skills does not present itself in
adulthood but the integration of emotion and logic does.

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