Which One of the Following Students Is Definitely Working in His

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following students is definitely working in his or her zone of proximal development?

• A) Arnold uses correct grammar and punctuation when he writes short stories.
• B) Berta is beginning to learn basic woodworking techniques. She has trouble hammering a nail straight into a piece of wood unless her teacher stands beside her, helping her and reminding her of what to do.
• C) Calvin is playing the clarinet in the band. He finds that it helps to keep the tempo if he taps the beat with his foot.
• D) Doreen finds it virtually impossible to solve mathematical word problems, even when her teacher gives her helpful hints.

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Definitions:

Light and Dark Selves

a concept in psychology referring to the acknowledged and unacknowledged parts of one's personality, including traits, desires, and motivations.

Object Relations Theory

A psychoanalytic theory that emphasizes the importance of early relationships, particularly between a child and caregivers, in shaping personality and behavior.

Conscious and Unconscious

Refers to the levels of awareness in the human mind, where the conscious involves all thoughts and actions within our awareness, and the unconscious houses deep-seated desires and memories beyond our conscious perception.