The nurse observes an infant picking up items and immediately placing the items in the mouth.When documenting this observation, the nurse identifies that the infant is encouraging cognitive development through which concept?
A)Egocentric experiences
B)Sensorimotor experiences
C)Formal operational thinking
D)Concrete operational thought

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The infant is in the sensorimotor stage of cognitive development, according to Jean Piaget's theory. This stage (from birth to about 2 years of age) involves the infant learning about the world through sensory experiences and manipulating objects, which often includes putting things in the mouth to explore them.

The Nurse Observes an Infant Picking Up Items and Immediately