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Júlio César R. Toledo
on Oct 15, 2024
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According to Piaget,infants who repeat actions in order to get results beyond the infant's own body are engaging in
A) primary circular reactions.
B) secondary circular reactions.
C) deferred imitation.
D) sensorimotor conditioning.
Secondary Circular Reactions
A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where infants (aged about 4-8 months) repeat interesting or enjoyable actions centered on their own body.
Deferred Imitation
The ability to replicate an action or behavior after a delay, indicating memory and cognitive development.
Sensorimotor Conditioning
A learning process in young children that involves mastering the integration of sensory information with motor responses, fundamental to cognitive development.
- Familiarize yourself with the stages of cognitive development in infancy as described by Piaget, paying special attention to foundational concepts like circular reactions and object permanence.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize yourself with the stages of cognitive development in infancy as described by Piaget, paying special attention to foundational concepts like circular reactions and object permanence.