Six-month-old Claude kicks his crib really hard,causing the mobile above his head to shake.Fascinated by this reaction,he continues to kick his crib.Which substage of sensorimotor thought is Claude in?

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Claude's behavior of kicking his crib and being fascinated by the reaction is characteristic of secondary circular reactions, which occur between 4 and 8 months of age. During this substage, infants repeat actions that have had interesting or pleasurable effects on their environment. Claude's behavior of kicking the crib and observing the mobile shaking is an example of this.

Six-Month-Old Claude Kicks His Crib Really Hard,causing the Mobile Above