In the context of the substages of the sensorimotor stage in the Piagetian approach to cognitive development, which of the following is a characteristic of the first substage?
A. Neonates begin to turn toward sounds.
B. Neonates practice their reflexes.
C. Neonates begin to experiment to see what will happen.
D. Neonates learn to purposely repeat pleasant actions first achieved by chance.
Answer: B
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