In Piaget's theory, primary circular reactions are oriented toward __________, whereas secondary circular reactions are oriented toward __________.
A) the infant's own body; the surrounding world
B) involuntary actions; voluntary actions
C) external actions; internal representations
D) concrete thought; abstract thought

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According to Piaget's theory, primary circular reactions occur during the first substage of the sensorimotor stage and are focused on the infant's own body, specifically their reflexes and repetitive movements. Secondary circular reactions occur during the later substage of the sensorimotor stage and are oriented toward exploring the surrounding world, involving intentional and goal-directed behaviors.

In Piaget's Theory, Primary Circular Reactions Are Oriented Toward __________