When Tiara shops for groceries with her young daughter Lanie, she talks with her about what they need to buy and involves her in the process of selecting items. These social interactions, which help Lanie act in more mature ways, were referred to by Vygotsky as ______.

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Vygotsky referred to these social interactions that help children act in more mature ways as "scaffolding." This concept involves a more knowledgeable other (in this case, Tiara) providing support to help the child (Lanie) perform tasks they are not yet able to accomplish alone, thereby facilitating the child's learning and development.

When Tiara Shops for Groceries with Her Young Daughter Lanie