Eight-month-old Lucy picks up a toy and accidentally hits her crib with it, making an interesting noise. She begins to drag the toy back and forth against the crib's railings, producing another different and interesting sound. This prompts Lucy to continue the action over and over again. What would Jean Piaget say this is an example of?
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 circular reactions
Answer: C
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