Jean Piaget Observes That at 1 Year and 2 Months,his

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Jean Piaget observes that at 1 year and 2 months,his daughter Jacqueline holds in her hands an object which is new to her: a round,flat box which she turns all over,shakes,[and] rubs against the bassinet.She lets it go and tries to pick it up.But she only succeeds in touching it with her index finger,without grasping it.She nevertheless makes an attempt and presses on the edge.The box then tilts up and falls again.Jacqueline shows an interest in this result and studies the fallen box.Which of Piaget's six substages of sensorimotor development does this behavior reflect?

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Definitions:

Direct Experience

Knowledge or skill gained through direct involvement in or exposure to events or activities.

Predicting Behavior

The process of forecasting future actions based on past and present information, often employed in psychology and behavioral science.

Significant Others

Individuals who have a significant influence on one's life, often a partner, family member, or close friend.

Perceived Behavioral Control

An individual’s beliefs about whether he or she can actually perform the behavior in question.