Twenty-month-old Hans is thinking carefully before pulling a pot out of the kitchen cupboard, because the last time he did this all of the pans fell out and made a loud crashing sound. In which of the following behaviors is Hans engaging?

acquired adaptation
making interesting sights last
active experimentation
making mental combinations


making mental combinations

Psychology

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