During the sensorimotor period, infants progress from responding to events with reflexes, or ready-made schemas, to goal-oriented behaviour.

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During the sensorimotor period, which spans from birth to about 2 years of age, infants indeed progress from reflexive responses to interacting with their environment through more complex, goal-directed actions. This development reflects their growing cognitive abilities and understanding of the world.

During the Sensorimotor Period, Infants Progress from Responding to Events