According to Vygotsky, the theory of "zone of proximal development" asserts that:
A) this is the level at which a child is comfortable and confident when exploring a task while at the same time not being bored or frustrated by it.
B) this is a time in the child's life when abstract thinking becomes second nature.
C) during this stage children understand that problem solving is a complicated process and they tend to ask their teacher for more guidance as they encounter these complexities.
D) children need more direct instruction from the teacher.

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The "zone of proximal development" refers to the difference between what a learner can do without help and what he or she can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner. This concept emphasizes that learning occurs in this zone where the task is not too easy to be boring, but also not too difficult to cause frustration, aligning with choice A's description.

According to Vygotsky, the Theory of "Zone of Proximal Development