Larsen states that he likes to give his students just enough "hints" so that they can figure out how to solve a difficult problem with a minimum of guidance. Dr. Larsen's approach best demonstrates the concept of:
A) automaticity
B) symbolic representation
C) conservation
D) scaffolding

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Dr. Larsen's approach of providing hints to his students to solve a difficult problem with a minimum of guidance best demonstrates the concept of scaffolding. Scaffolding is a teaching technique in which a teacher provides just enough support to help their students solve a problem or complete a task, without doing it for them. The goal is to gradually remove the support so that students can eventually solve the problem or complete the task independently.

Larsen States That He Likes to Give His Students Just