The Zone of Proximal Development Refers To

question 111

Multiple Choice

The zone of proximal development refers to:

• A)an infant's ability to learn expectations about specific types of events rather than general principles.
• B)the period just before and after the formal beginning of puberty.
• C)the difference between what children can accomplish alone and what they can accomplish with the help of others who are more competent.
• D)the developmental period that marks the transition from the preoperational stage to the concrete operational stage.

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Definitions:

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Succulent Plants

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