While working on a puzzle with his 3-year-old daughter, Jon demonstrates how to put the outside pieces of the puzzle together first, followed by matching up the puzzle shapes and colors. After his daughter observes for a bit, she begins to pick up pieces and tries to match them together. When she appears confused or looks to her father, Jon points to where the piece should go. Jon's modeling and support illustrate Vygotsky's concept of ______.
A. guided imagery
B. metacognition
C. scaffolding
D. cultural transmission
Answer: C
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