A toddler is likely to learn something in the zone of proximal development (ZPD)if:

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The zone of proximal development (ZPD) refers to the difference between what a child can do alone and what they can do with assistance. Therefore, for a toddler to learn something in the ZPD, the task must be more difficult than what the toddler can do alone. However, the toddler should not be so overwhelmed that they cannot make any progress. Ideally, the toddler should receive some level of guidance or assistance from parents or teachers to help them scaffold their learning and move toward independent mastery of the task. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they involve either the child already mastering the skills or not receiving any help from adults, which would not result in learning in the ZPD.

A Toddler Is Likely to Learn Something in the Zone