Sally is helping her mom make a cake. Her mom helps her pick out the right ingredients, measure them, and mix them together. According to Vygotsky, Sally is engaging in _____.

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Guided participation is a key concept in Vygotsky's sociocultural theory of cognitive development, which involves a more knowledgeable individual guiding and supporting a less knowledgeable individual to engage in a cognitive activity they could not do alone. In this scenario, Sally's mother is providing guidance and support to Sally as they make a cake together. Choices A, C, and D do not accurately describe the concept of guided participation.

Sally Is Helping Her Mom Make a Cake