Vygotsky believed that parents and other more advanced thinkers of a culture promoted cognitive development of children or novice learners.What term is used to define this type of help that promotes learning?

A) Elaborating
B) Orienting
C) Duplicating
D) Scaffolding

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual capabilities that occurs from infancy through adulthood.

Scaffolding

The process whereby more advanced thinkers or more capable members of a culture provide novice learners with a supportive temporary prop that enables the novice to learn and to reach higher levels of thinking.

Promotes Learning

Activities or strategies that enhance the acquisition of knowledge or skills.