Eight-month-old baby Lucy picks up a toy in her crib and accidentally hits her crib with the toy,making an interesting noise.She begins to drag the toy back and forth against the sides of the crib's railing,producing another different and interesting sound.This prompts Lucy to continue repeating the action over and over again.Piaget would say that this is an example of

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Lucy's behavior is an example of secondary circular reactions, a stage where infants repeat actions that affect their environment, showing an understanding of cause and effect. This stage typically occurs around 4-8 months of age.

Eight-Month-Old Baby Lucy Picks Up a Toy in Her Crib