Nina selects a puzzle for her son that is slightly too difficult for him to put together alone and adjusts the support she offers to fit his current level of performance. Nina is engaging in ________.

A. scaffolding
B. dual representation
C. private speech
D. inner speech


Answer: A

Psychology

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