Robin has basic sensory, cognitive, and motor structures that allow her to see, pick up, and move her toys. When she shakes her rattle and it makes a pleasing sound, her mother laughs and says, "Good girl.". Later, Robin picks up the rattle again, watching her mother for a positive reaction. According to the Theory theory, Robin is
a. testing her predictions based on previous experience. b. gazing and concentrating.
c. seeking parental warmth.
d. acting on an innate understanding of the world.
a
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