The appearance of more systematic, abstract thinking is another notable aspect of cognitive development during adolescence. For example, adolescents find it easier than children to comprehend the sorts of higher-order abstract logic inherent in puns, proverbs, metaphors, and analogies. Their increased facility permits them to appreciate the ways in which language can be used to convey multiple messages, such as satire, metaphor, and sarcasm. (Children younger than age nine often cannot comprehend sarcasm at all.) This also permits the application of advanced reasoning and logical processes to social and ideological matters such as interpersonal relationships, politics, philosophy, religion, morality, friendship, faith, democracy, fairness, and honesty. COUNT 4
QSN1 Do adolescents or children understand puns, proverbs, metaphors, and analogies most effectively? ANS1 adolescents QSN2 Children under what age often cannot comprehend sarcasm? ANS2 nine QSN3 Are puns, proverbs, metaphors, and analogies lower-order or higher-order logic? ANS3 higher-order QSN4 The appearance of more systematic, abstract thinking is a notable aspect of what type of development during adolescence? ANS4 cognitive