Sally is helping her mom make a cake. Her mom helps Sally pick out the right ingredients, measure them, and mix them together. According to Vygotsky, Sally is engaging in _____.

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Guided participation refers to the process of a more knowledgeable individual (in this case, Sally's mom) guiding a less knowledgeable individual (Sally) in a task or activity, with the goal of gradually increasing the less knowledgeable individual's abilities and understanding. This fits with the scenario described in the question, where Sally's mom is helping her with the cake-making process. The other options (A, C, and D) do not fit as well with the situation described.

Sally Is Helping Her Mom Make a Cake