Sensorimotor Stage

#Psychology

  • 0-2 years old
  • Manipulation of environment
  • Primary circular reactions
    • Repeated soothing behaviors centered on the individual
      • E.g.: thumb-sucking
  • Secondary circular reactions
    • Repeated external behaviors that interact with the environment
      • E.g.: throwing a toy to get the parent to pick it up
  • Object permanence
    • Peek-a-boo