Dylan's dad places a toy that Dylan has been playing with under a small blanket. Dylan lifts the cloth to find the toy Dylan's behavior is representative of which stage of cognitive development?
A) Coordination of secondary schemes
B) Primary circular reaction
C) Secondary circular reaction
D) Tertiary circular reaction

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Dylan's behavior is representative of the "Coordination of secondary schemes" stage of cognitive development, according to Jean Piaget's theory. This stage, part of the sensorimotor period, involves the coordination of vision and touch—hand-eye coordination; coordination of schemes and intentionality. It shows that Dylan understands object permanence, the awareness that objects continue to exist even when they are not perceived, which develops around 8-12 months of age.

Dylan's Dad Places a Toy That Dylan Has Been Playing