Six-month-old Nestor adores his electronic baby seat and spends hours bouncing his legs hard to see the lights flash on and off. Nestor's behavior is an example of:

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Nestor's behavior is an example of a secondary circular reaction, which occurs in the sensorimotor stage of development (typically between 4 and 8 months of age). This stage involves the repetition of actions that extend beyond the infant's own body and involve the manipulation of external objects or effects, such as bouncing to make lights flash.

Six-Month-Old Nestor Adores His Electronic Baby Seat and Spends Hours