Breanne's parents present her with a simple puzzle toy. At first, her parents completely finish the puzzle in front of her so she can learn the concept. As she begins to move the pieces on her own, though, they simply help by sometimes pointing at the right slot for a puzzle piece. The parent's evolving level of help is an example of
A) a zone of proximal development.
B) dialogue.
C) scaffolding.
D) inner speech.

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The parent's evolving level of help, from completing the puzzle for Breanne to just pointing at the right slot, is an example of scaffolding. Scaffolding is the process of providing temporary support to help a child learn a new concept or skill. The parent gradually withdraws this support as the child becomes more competent, allowing them to eventually perform the task independently.

Breanne's Parents Present Her with a Simple Puzzle Toy