Through the secondary circular reaction, babies __________

A) repeat chance behaviors largely motivated by basic needs
B) repeat behaviors with variation, deliberately exploring the environment
C) suck, grasp, and look in much the same way, no matter what experiences they encounter
D) repeat interesting events in the surrounding environment that are caused by their own actions


Answer: D

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