A Father Operates in a Zone of Proximal Development When

question 75

True/False

A father operates in a zone of proximal development when he helps his daughter learn how to ride a bike by herself through adjusting the level of support he provides her.

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Definitions:

Inferences

The cognitive process of deriving logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true.

Sternberg

Refers to Robert Sternberg, an American psychologist best known for his theory on intelligence and creativity.

Fluid Intelligence

The ability to think abstractly, reason, identify patterns, and solve novel problems.

Crystallized Intelligence

The ability to use learned knowledge and experience, often increasing with age, in contrast to fluid intelligence.