The main task during the sensorimotor stage involves
A) using language.
B) suppressing motor reflexes.
C) learning to coordinate sensations,responses,actions,and the nonsymbolic aspects of the period.
D) acquiring the processes of assimilation and accommodation.

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During the sensorimotor stage, the infant learns to coordinate sensations, responses, actions, and the nonsymbolic aspects of the period. This involves manipulating objects, exploring the environment, and developing basic motor coordination skills. While language is important for cognitive development, it is not the main task during the sensorimotor stage. The suppression of motor reflexes occurs during the first few months of life and is not the main task of the entire stage. Assimilation and accommodation are important processes in Piaget's theory of cognitive development but are not the main task during this stage.

The Main Task During the Sensorimotor Stage Involves