A baby toy requires infants to put squares, circles, and triangles into holes that match their shape and size. When a baby first acquires this toy, she attempts to put each shape into each hole until she achieves success. This is a demonstration of a(n) ______ strategy.

A. introspective
B. algorithm
C. trial-and-error
D. Gestalt


Answer: C

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