Breanne's Parents Present Her with a Simple Puzzle Toy

question 54

Multiple Choice

Breanne's parents present her with a simple puzzle toy. At first, her parents completely finish the puzzle in front of her so she can learn the concept. As she begins to move the pieces on her own, though, they simply help by sometimes pointing at the right slot for a puzzle piece. The parent's evolving level of help is an example of

• A) a zone of proximal development.
• B) dialogue.
• C) scaffolding.
• D) inner speech.

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Definitions:

Estrogen Deficiency

A condition marked by lower than normal levels of estrogen, the primary female sex hormone, leading to various health issues, especially in postmenopausal women.

Perimenopausal

The phase in a woman's life shortly before the onset of menopause, characterized by hormonal changes leading to various physical and psychological symptoms.

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormone replacement therapy is a treatment used to relieve symptoms of menopause, androgen deficiency, and other hormone imbalances by supplementing the body's natural hormones.

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals perceive, think, and gain understanding of their world through the interaction of genetic and learned factors.