Which One of the Following Children Is Definitely Working in His

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following children 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 he can more easily keep the appropriate 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:

Aggression

Behavior intended to harm or intimidate others, which can be physical or verbal.

Bandura

A psychologist known for his work on social learning theory and the concept of self-efficacy.

Observation

The process of closely monitoring or watching something or someone to gain information.

Bobo Doll

Refers to a classic experiment by Albert Bandura that demonstrated how children can learn aggressive behaviors through observation of adult models.