Secondary Circular Reactions Are of Interest Because They Are the First

question 77

Multiple Choice

Secondary circular reactions are of interest because they are the first sign that infants understand:

• A) their own bodies can serve as a source of pleasurable experience.
• B) objects have their own identities.
• C) they can deliberately solve problems and explore the world.
• D) objects continue to exist even when out of sight.

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