Emma is 7 months old. She intentionally shakes a rattle so it will make a noise she likes. This is an example of
A) secondary circular reaction.
B) simple reflex.
C) primary circular reaction.
D) tertiary circular reaction.

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Secondary circular reactions, occurring roughly between 4 and 8 months of age, involve infants repeating actions that affect their environment, such as shaking a rattle to hear the sound it makes. This phase is part of Piaget's sensorimotor stage of development.

Emma Is 7 Months Old