What Term Refers to the Degree of Assistance Provided to the Adolescent

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Multiple Choice

What term refers to the degree of assistance provided to the adolescent who is not yet able to perform a task or skill according to theorists who espouse Vygotsky's view of cognitive development?

• A) scaffolding
• B) zone of proximal development
• C) area of competence
• D) structuring

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Definitions:

Progressive Income-tax

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Excise Tax

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