In Scaffolding the Teacher

question 75

Multiple Choice

In scaffolding the teacher

• A) matches the student with a peer tutor.
• B) assesses the strengths of the student.
• C) models the expected behavior at first and guides the learning.
• D) constructs samples for comparing students' responses.

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Definitions:

Parentification

When a child acts more like a parent than a child. Parentification may occur if the actual parents do not act as caregivers, making a child feel responsible for the family.

Psychological Adaptation

The process by which individuals adjust their behavior, thoughts, or emotions to cope with changes in their environment or internal states.

Nonshared Environments

Refers to the unique factors and experiences that individuals have which differentiate them from others in their genetic family, contributing to differences in personality, preferences, and behavior.

Self-concept

An individual’s perception of self, encompassing beliefs, feelings, and thoughts about one’s identity and abilities.