Which of the Following Is the Best Description of Scaffolding

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best description of scaffolding?

• A) Parents time interactions in such a way that the infant experiences turn taking with the parents.
• B) The caregiver and the infant focus on the same object or event.
• C) Mothers and their infants interact in a dance-like pattern of closely coordinated actions.
• D) The child is presented with a series of introductions, separations, and reunions with the caregiver.

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Definitions:

Basic Experimental Design

The fundamental structure of an experiment that outlines how to systematically test a hypothesis by manipulating variables and controlling conditions.

Randomly Assigning

The process of distributing subjects into groups in a way that each subject has an equal chance of being in any group.

Observing Participants

A research method that involves actively watching and sometimes interacting with participants in their natural settings to gather qualitative data.

Conducting Interviews

Conducting interviews involves systematically asking questions to gather information from participants, a qualitative research method used to understand experiences, opinions, or behaviors.