Which statement is TRUE?

A) Hypothetical thought is tied to the everyday world as the individual knows it.
B) Hypothetical thought is emotionally based.
C) Hypothetical thought involves imagined possibilities.
D) Hypothetical thought is an aspect of concrete operational thinking.

Hypothetical Thought

The ability to consider and evaluate scenarios, possibilities, and outcomes that are not derived from immediate reality but based on conjecture or possibility.

Concrete Operational Thinking

Refers to the stage in cognitive development, typically occurring between the ages of 7 and 12, where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events and understand the concept of conservation.

Imagined Possibilities

Imagined possibilities refer to the cognitive ability to envision future scenarios or outcomes that are not immediately present or based on current reality.