Which one of the following scenarios best reflects the basic idea of social construction of meaning?
A) Two students discuss possible interpretations of the proverb "A stitch in time saves nine."
B) A teacher assigns a laboratory activity using cumbersome equipment that students can only use successfully by working in pairs.
C) When a student borrows a classmate's marker without asking and then forgets to put the cap back on, leaving it dried out and useless by the following morning, her teacher reminds her of one of the class rules: "Respect other students' property."
D) Four students in a study group divide the day's reading assignment into four sections. Each student reads a section and then teaches the material to the other group members.

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The social construction of meaning refers to the idea that the meaning of something is not inherent in the object or word itself, but rather is constructed by individuals and influenced by social and cultural factors. In scenario A, two students discussing possible interpretations of a proverb demonstrates how meaning is constructed through dialogue and interpretation. The other scenarios do not involve the same level of social construction of meaning.

Which One of the Following Scenarios Best Reflects the Basic