In the context of the sensorimotor stage in the Piagetian approach to cognitive development, the fourth substage ________.
A. marks the beginning of experimentation to see what will happen
B. marks the development of complex, goal-directed behavior
C. is characterized by a child's ability to coordinate different kinds of sensory information
D. is characterized by the intentional repetition of pleasant actions
Answer: B
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