Nathan is trying to build a castle out of building blocks.At his current stage of cognitive development,he is unable to successfully construct this himself,but is receptive to learning the skill with the assistance of others.Which term proposed by Vygotsky best captures Nathan's developmental stage?
A)scaffolding stage
B)concrete operations
C)formal operations
D)zone of proximal development

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The term proposed by Vygotsky that best captures Nathan's developmental stage is the zone of proximal development (ZPD). This is the range of tasks that are too difficult for the child to do alone but can be accomplished with the assistance of an adult or more skilled peer. With assistance and guidance, Nathan can learn to construct the castle out of building blocks.

Nathan Is Trying to Build a Castle Out of Building