A child wants a toy that is too big to be pulled straight through the bars of her crib. She studies the toy for some time and then grabs it, turns it sideways, and fits it through the bars. This child is using
A) primary circular reaction.
B) invention of new means through mental combinations.
C) secondary circular reactions.
D) coordination of secondary schemes.

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The child is demonstrating the ability to solve a problem by mentally working through possible solutions and then applying one, which is characteristic of the invention of new means through mental combinations. This indicates a level of cognitive development where the child can envision actions mentally without having to rely on trial and error physically.

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