When children begin to invent new behaviors by trial and error in order to achieve their goals, they are in the stage that Piaget called:
A) secondary circular reactions.
B) coordination of secondary circular reactions.
C) tertiary circular reactions.
D) mental combinations.

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Tertiary circular reactions, a stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occur roughly between the ages of 12 and 18 months. During this stage, children begin to experiment with new behaviors through trial and error to see the outcomes, showing an early form of experimentation and curiosity. This stage is distinct from the earlier stages where behaviors are more repetitive and focused on the child's own body or objects directly in their environment.

When Children Begin to Invent New Behaviors by Trial and Error