A Parent Who Demonstrates to a Child How to Tie

question 77

Multiple Choice

A parent who demonstrates to a child how to tie his/her shoes, and then gradually turns over the responsibility for the task over to the child, is exhibiting

• A) the zone of proximal development.
• B) scaffolding.
• C) attachment.
• D) conservation.

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Definitions:

Erikson's Second Stage

This stage, known as Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt, focuses on toddlers developing a sense of personal control over physical skills and a sense of independence.

Autonomy

The capacity and right of individuals to make their own choices and decisions independently.

Psychosocial Development

The process by which an individual's personal and social identity develops across the lifespan, influenced by various social interactions and experiences.

Fixated

The psychological state or condition in which an individual becomes obsessively focused on an object, concept, or goal, often at the expense of other interests.