Over the past week, Walter has been learning to tie his shoelaces. Initially, his mother held his hands and worked his fingers through the process. Now that Walter is better at it, she only guides him verbally. This is an example of ________.
A) how heredity shapes cognitive development
B) intuitive reasoning
C) scaffolding
D) conservation

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This is an example of scaffolding, where the mother provides guidance and support to help the child learn a new skill.

Over the Past Week, Walter Has Been Learning to Tie