A researcher pairs 5-year-olds with either a same-age peer or a slightly older child to solve a 24-piece puzzle. Children paired with the older child completed the puzzle 38% faster and, when later tested alone, solved a similar puzzle more independently. The older child often pointed at corner pieces and said, "Try those first."
The older child's hints best illustrate:
- A
Operant shaping
- B
Egocentrism
- C
Habituation
- Dcheck_circle
Scaffolding
Explanation
Scaffolding refers to temporary, tailored support from a more capable partner that is gradually withdrawn as the learner gains competence. The hint is calibrated to what the younger child needs at that moment.