Francesca Does a Pretty Good Job of Completing Math Problems

question 13

Multiple Choice

Francesca does a pretty good job of completing math problems but does much better if she is given direction by her teacher. What concept is illustrated by the difference between what Francesca can do alone and what she can do with assistance?

• A) orienting response
• B) animism
• C) one-to-one principle
• D) zone of proximal development

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Definitions:

Psychological Abnormality

Behaviors, thoughts, or emotions that deviate significantly from societal norms or expectations, often resulting in distress or impairment.

Psychiatric Diagnosis

The identification of mental disorders based on symptom assessment, clinical interviews, and diagnostic guidelines.

Surveys

Research methods involving the collection of data from a predefined group of respondents.

Adults

Individuals who have reached the age at which they are considered legally responsible for their actions and fully developed physically.