Over the past week,Walter has been trying to learn to tie his shoelaces.Initially,his mother held his hands and worked his fingers through the process.Now that Walter is better at it,she only guides him verbally.Which of the following is this an example of?
A)How heredity shapes cognitive development
B)Intuitive reasoning
C)Scaffolding
D)Conservation

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This is an example of scaffolding, where Walter's mother gradually withdraws her physical assistance and instead provides verbal guidance as he becomes more competent at tying his shoelaces.

Over the Past Week,Walter Has Been Trying to Learn to Tie