Two-year-old Maya is building a block tower. Her father begins by pointing to where each block needs to go as Maya piles them up. As Maya's competence with the task increases, her father gradually withdraws support. This is an example of
A) transitive inference.
B) cooperative learning.
C) reciprocal teaching.
D) scaffolding.

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This scenario describes the process of scaffolding, where the father gradually reduces the support he provides to Maya as she becomes more competent in building the block tower. Scaffolding involves providing temporary support to learners as they develop new skills or knowledge, with the aim of enabling them to complete the task independently over time.

Two-Year-Old Maya Is Building a Block Tower