In Piaget's sequence of sensorimotor development, newborns first develop
A) mental representations.
B) tertiary circular schemes.
C) reflexive schemes.
D) primary circular schemes.

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According to Piaget's sequence of sensorimotor development, the first stage (birth to approximately 2 years) is characterized by the development of reflexive schemes. This includes the use of innate reflexes to respond to stimuli in the environment, such as rooting or sucking reflexes. Primary circular schemes (stage 1, substage 2) come next, around 1-4 months of age, and involve intentionally repeating actions that were initially accidental. Tertiary circular schemes (stage 5) occur around 12-18 months and involve intentionally varying actions to explore the effects on the environment. Finally, mental representations (stage 6) allow children to form internal representations of objects and events, enabling them to think about things that are not currently present.

In Piaget's Sequence of Sensorimotor Development, Newborns First Develop