1. Ten-year-old Jessica has been working on a jigsaw puzzle for hours trying to

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1. Ten-year-old Jessica has been working on a jigsaw puzzle for hours trying to complete the outside frame. All of her efforts seem to be failing when Mother comes into the room to see how things are coming along. Mother notices Jessica’s frustration. How might mother help Jessica using Vygotsky’s concept of guided participation? A) I can see that this puzzle is hard and it is getting very late. Let’s put this one away for now and you can finish it tomorrow. B) Jessica, you have almost the entire frame complete. I knew you could do this. Let’s see if we can find the rest of the frame that matches this corner of the picture. What colors do you think match this area? C) I think this might be a little too advanced for you. Let’s find an easier puzzle for you to work on. This puzzle might be better for you when you are a little older. D) Jessica, I know you can do this. You just need to try a little harder and things will fall into place. I’ll stay with you and watch while you figure it out.

Explanation / Answer

The answer is Option B. This is because the mother is encouraging Jessica to complete the puzzle while subtly offering her support so as to motivate her into finishing the puzzle.

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