As Juan Carlos attempts to make a difficult puzzle, his father provides assistance. For instance, for one of the puzzle pieces, he says "Juan Carlos, you need to turn that piece around to make it fit." This support is called __________.

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Vygotsky viewed cognitive development as a result of social interactions in which children learn through guided participation, working with mentors to solve problems. In this example, Juan Carlos' father is providing scaffolding, the support for learning and problem solving that encourages independence and growth.

As Juan Carlos Attempts to Make a Difficult Puzzle, His