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 distance
• C)area of competence
• D)structuring

Understand the basic principles of operant conditioning, including positive and negative reinforcement.

Recognize the role of discriminative stimuli in shaping behaviors.

Identify and differentiate between fixed-ratio, variable-ratio, fixed-interval, and variable-interval schedules of reinforcement.

Understand the concept and process of shaping behaviors through successive approximations.

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Definitions:

Growth Mindset

The belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication, hard work, and resilience, as opposed to being fixed traits.

Right-brained Mindset

A way of thinking that is believed to be more creative, intuitive, and subjective, commonly associated with the brain's right hemisphere.

Entrepreneurial Passion

The intense emotion or enthusiasm that entrepreneurs have for their business venture and its activities.

Growth Mindset

A belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work, embracing challenges, and seeing failure as an opportunity for growth.