Which of the following behaviors by an infant best exemplifies the beginning of reasoning?
a. crying for food or attention
b. moving any obstacles to find a hidden object
c. saying bye-bye in response to others saying bye-bye
d. blowing kisses or clapping the hands
B
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A Incorrect. Crying for food or attention is very basic and occurs in Piaget's first substage of the sensorimotor stage.
B Correct. Object permanence is apparent and demonstrated when the infant actively seeks a hidden object. The beginning of reason is evident when the infant moves any obstacle to uncover a hidden object. Occurs in Piaget's fourth substage of the sensorimotor stage.
C Incorrect. Saying bye-bye in response to others saying bye-bye occurs in Piaget's second substage of the sensorimotor stage.
D Incorrect. Blowing kisses or clapping the hands occurs in Piaget's second substage of the sensorimotor stage.
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