Jane can't yet write a 10 page paper but she could if she had support. According to Vygtosky, this is referred to as:
A) Scaffolding
B) Distributed practice
C) Kinesthetic learning
D) Zone of proximal development

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According to Vygtosky's theory of cognitive development, the zone of proximal development (ZPD) refers to the gap between a learner's actual developmental level and their potential developmental level with the guidance and support of a more knowledgeable other. In this scenario, Jane's potential developmental level is being able to write a 10-page paper with support, indicating that it falls within her ZPD.

Jane Can't Yet Write a 10 Page Paper but She