Imagine a parent is trying to show a child how to tie their shoes. The child is not able to do so on their own but with close supervision and instruction can often manage to get their shoe tied eventually. What concept does this illustrate?
A)preconventional operations stage
B)shaping
C)theory of mind
D)bootstrapping
E)the zone of proximal development

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This scenario illustrates the concept of the zone of proximal development, which is a theory developed by Vygotsky. It refers to the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.

Imagine a Parent Is Trying to Show a Child How