Mark Can Tie His Running Shoes, but Only with His

question 117

Multiple Choice

Mark can tie his running shoes, but only with his mother's help. How would Vygotsky describe the task of tying Mark's shoes?

• A) It is beyond Mark's scope of ability.
• B) It is within Mark's zone of proximal development.
• C) It is an innate process that simply needs nurturing to unfold.
• D) It is too difficult for a child his age to attempt.
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