Baby Mamie has recently discovered the outside world. She now bats the mobile over her crib for hours. According to Piaget, this behavior is a secondary circular reaction and Mamie is probably _____ old.

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According to Piaget's theory, a secondary circular reaction occurs between the ages of 4 to 5 months. Additionally, the behavior of batting the mobile over her crib suggests that Mamie is exploring her environment and discovering cause-and-effect relationships.

Baby Mamie Has Recently Discovered the Outside World