Eighteen-month-old Liam is putting together a puzzle. Liam's father begins by pointing to where each piece needs to go and then straightening out each piece as Liam places them on the puzzle board. As Liam's competence with the task increases, his father gradually withdraws support. This is an example of
A) scaffolding.
B) cooperative learning.
C) reciprocal teaching.
D) transitive inference.

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This scenario describes scaffolding, which is a teaching strategy where the instructor provides support to the learner to help them build their understanding and skills. The instructor gradually reduces support as the learner becomes more competent with the task.

Eighteen-Month-Old Liam Is Putting Together a Puzzle