Which of the following is a difference between primary and secondary circular reactions?
A) Primary circular reactions involve only reflexes, while secondary circular reactions involve only thoughts.
B) Primary circular reactions involve complex actions, while secondary circular reactions involve simple actions.
C) Primary circular reactions focus on an infant's own body, while secondary circular reactions focus on the environment.
D) Primary circular reactions are goal oriented, while secondary circular reactions are based on reflexes.

Question

Which of the following is a difference between primary and secondary circular reactions?​
A) Primary circular reactions involve only reflexes, while secondary circular reactions involve only thoughts.
B) Primary circular reactions involve complex actions, while secondary circular reactions involve simple actions.
C) Primary circular reactions focus on an infant's own body, while secondary circular reactions focus on the environment.
D) Primary circular reactions are goal oriented, while secondary circular reactions are based on reflexes.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Primary circular reactions occur between the infant and their own body, such as sucking their thumb or waving their arms, while secondary circular reactions involve the environment around them, such as manipulating a toy or playing peek-a-boo with a caregiver.

Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Primary and Secondary