When adults provide support for children's problem solving, and then gradually withdraw the support as the child becomes more competent, this is referred to by researchers as __________.
A. the zone of proximal development
B. overimitation
C. guided participation
D. scaffolding
Answer: D
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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