The Zone of Proximal Development Refers to

question 131

Multiple Choice

The zone of proximal development refers to

• A)the highest level of achievement a child can reach without assistance.
• B)the difference between what a child can do with and without help.
• C)a teaching style that matches the amount of assistance to the learner's need.
• D)comments not intended for others but intended to help children regulate their own behaviour.

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Definitions:

Acini Cells

Secretory cells in the pancreas forming the acini, which are small clusters producing digestive enzymes released into the digestive tract.

Alpha Cells

Cells located in the pancreas that produce glucagon, a hormone that raises blood glucose levels.

Beta Cells

Cells located in the pancreas that produce insulin, a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels.

Insulin

A substance secreted by the pancreas that controls blood sugar levels by assisting in the absorption of glucose by the body's tissues.