Benjamin is a two-month-old baby who accidentally discovers his thumbs. He waves them around for a while and then sticks one of them in his mouth. He repeats this for a few times. Benjamin's behavior is an example of:
A. a primary circular reaction.
B. deferred imitation.
C. a tertiary circular reaction.
D. echolalia.
Answer: A
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