Paul is a six-month-old infant. He has a toy that makes a sound when pressed. He repeatedly presses the toy to hear the sound. This is an example of _____.
A) the Moro reflex
B) a secondary circular reaction
C) a primary circular reaction
D) the Babinski reflex

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Paul's behavior is an example of a secondary circular reaction, which occurs in the sensorimotor stage of development (typically between 4 and 8 months of age) when infants repeat actions that involve external objects and produce pleasurable or interesting results.

Paul Is a Six-Month-Old Infant