Piaget suggested that, between 12 to 18 months of age, infants engage in _________, or purposeful adaptations of established schemes to specific situations.

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Tertiary circular reactions involve purposeful adaptations of established schemes to specific situations, and this occurs between 12 to 18 months of age according to Piaget's theory of cognitive development. Primary and secondary circular reactions occur earlier in infancy, while simple reflexes are the simplest type of behavior and do not involve adaptation.

Piaget Suggested That, Between 12 to 18 Months of Age