Baby Manny discovered how to use a stick to get toys that were out of reach. According to Piaget, Manny's behavior would best be described as a
A) tertiary circular reaction.
B) secondary circular reaction.
C) primary circular reaction.
D) reflexive scheme.

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Tertiary circular reactions, a concept from Piaget's stages of cognitive development, occur in the sensorimotor stage (around 12 to 18 months of age) and involve the purposeful adaptation of established schemes to new situations, such as using a stick to retrieve a toy, indicating an understanding of tools and problem-solving.

Baby Manny Discovered How to Use a Stick to Get