Behavior associated with Jean Piaget's sensorimotor stage is demonstrated when a:
A) child senses that his or her beliefs vary from what other people believe
B) child learns that when someone says "bye-bye," he or she should wave at that person
C) child's motor skills are independent of cognitive development
D) child learns about his or her world by handling different objects

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The sensorimotor stage is characterized by the development of the child's ability to coordinate sensory input with motor actions. This includes exploring and learning about the world through handling and manipulating different objects. The other choices involve more advanced cognitive and social skills that develop in later stages.

Behavior Associated with Jean Piaget's Sensorimotor Stage Is Demonstrated When