Gabe is working on a math task. Although Gabe is close to having the mental skills needed to do the task, the task is just a little too complex for him to master alone. This math task falls within Gabe's zone of
A) mental assimilation.
B) practical intelligence.
C) proximal development.
D) task orientation.

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The concept described is the "zone of proximal development," which refers to the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner. This concept was introduced by psychologist Lev Vygotsky and is central to understanding how children learn in social contexts.

Gabe Is Working on a Math Task