Three-month-old Gracie accidentally gets her hands to her mouth. Since her sucking reflex is still in place, she begins to suck on her hand. This feels good
Later in the day, she puts her hands to her mouth and begins sucking quickly because it feels good. What substage is she in?
a. substage 1: simple reflexes
b. substage 2: first habits and primary circular reactions
c. substage 3: secondary circular reactions
d. substage 4: coordination of secondary schemes
B. Substage 2 is characterized by accidental behaviors being repeated because they feel good.
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