Which of the following scenarios BEST represents Lev Vygotsky's view of mental and behavioral development?
A) A teacher assigns challenging tasks that students must complete on their own.
B) An instructor helps students with laboratory work, showing them how to do things the students cannot yet do.
C) A teacher waits patiently for students to come up with good answers and assesses their learning capabilities.
D) An instructor systematically offers standardized tests to students to evaluate their mental abilities on varying subjects.

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Vygotsky's theory emphasizes the importance of social interaction and guidance in learning, where a more knowledgeable other helps learners perform tasks they cannot do independently, known as the Zone of Proximal Development.

Which of the Following Scenarios BEST Represents Lev Vygotsky's View