Question

In substage 4 of the sensorimotor period, infants begin to use __________, in which they combine and coordinate several schemes to generate a single act or solve a problem.

Answer 1

Answer: goal-directed behavior

Explanation: Explanation: The sensorimotor period describes a period where infants instinctively and progressively develop knowledge and understanding of their environment through physical interaction with objects around them. The sensorimotor period is the first of the four stages of paiget's theory of cognitive development whicg occurs from infancy to around 2 years of age.

The fourth substage of the sensorimotor period occurs between 8 - 12 months, At this stage infants become target oriented, utilizing previously acquired knowledge to achieve a goal or objective. This substage of the sensorimotor period is known as the coordination of secondary circular reaction stage.