Chinh is a 1-year-old little girl. She has been walking with support for several weeks and is just about to take her first unsupported step. She staggers a little and then falls. She gets back to her feet and is ready to try again. It sounds like walking unsupported is _____.

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According to Vygotsky's theory of the zone of proximal development (ZPD), Chinh is in the stage where she can walk with support and is just beginning to take her first unsupported steps. This means that unsupported walking is within her ZPD and she is able to achieve it with some assistance and guidance. Her willingness to try again after falling also shows motivation and interest in mastering this skill. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

Chinh Is a 1-Year-Old Little Girl