In the game peek-a-boo, the mother initially covers the baby. Then she removes the cover and registers "surprise" at the infant's reappearance. This is an example of:

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Scaffolding refers to the support given by a caregiver to a child, helping them learn and understand new concepts. In peek-a-boo, the mother is engaging the baby in a social interaction that helps the child learn about object permanence and social cues.

In the Game Peek-A-Boo, the Mother Initially Covers the Baby