Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes "Scaffolding" as It

Which of the following statements most accurately describes "scaffolding" as it is used to support the preceptee's clinical decision making?

A) Scaffolding involves the gradual increase in support to the preceptee as she works through clinical problems.
B) Scaffolding involves the gradual removal of support to the preceptee as she works through clinical problems.
C) Scaffolding is the means by which the preceptor structures assignments to challenge the preceptor's clinical decision making.
D) Scaffolding is the means by which the preceptor evaluates the preceptee's ability to make clinical decisions.
E) Scaffolding is another term for critical thinking as applied in the clinical setting.