In small groups, answer the following questions that require you to think deeper about postformal thinking.
- What are the differences between formal operational thought and postformal thinking?
- How might the characteristics of postformal thinking affect young adults’ decisions about sexual behavior?
- How might the characteristics of postformal thinking affect young adults’ decisions about marriage?
- How might the characteristics of postformal thinking affect young adults’ decisions about career choices?
- How might the characteristics of postformal thinking affect young adults’ performance in college?
Which life events might foster postformal thinking? How so?