Lydia, a 14-month-old baby, likes to play with small pots and pans as they make noise. She enjoys the sound but often gets bored after a short time. She then beats different containers to make different types of sound. In the context of Piaget's cognitive-stage theory, Lydia's action is an example of

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Lydia's actions exemplify tertiary circular reactions, a stage in Piaget's theory where toddlers (around 12 to 18 months) experiment with new ways of playing with objects to see the results, showing an understanding of cause and effect.

Lydia, a 14-Month-Old Baby, Likes to Play with Small Pots