Twelve-Year-Old Nathaniel Was Facing Trouble Solving the Word Problems in His

question 10

Multiple Choice

Twelve-year-old Nathaniel was facing trouble solving the word problems in his math homework.However,when his dad helped him by reading the problems aloud and emphasizing the important information,Nathaniel could solve all the problems correctly.This interaction illustrates:

• A) Piaget's concept of conservation
• B) Erikson's concept of industry versus inferiority
• C) Piaget's concept of concrete operational thought
• D) Vygotsky's concept of the zone of proximal development

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Definitions:

Stressor Defense

Strategies or mechanisms adopted by an individual or system to protect against stress or stress-induced conditions.

Developmental Variable

A factor that undergoes change over time and influences the growth or development of an individual or system.

Optimal Wellness

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, where an individual or group achieves a balance of health habits, mental stability, and social happiness.

System Variables

Components or factors within a system that can change and affect the system's behavior and outcomes.