A child who is unable to read a picture book independently gets help from an adult to accomplish the task. This assistance will only be effective if the _____.
A) assistance is offered in a warm and gentle manner
B) child is at least 6 years old
C) child is in the period of preoperations
D) skill is within the child's zone of proximal development

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The child will benefit most from assistance that is within their zone of proximal development (ZPD), the range of tasks that a child cannot yet perform independently but can accomplish with guidance and support. Offering assistance that is too easy or too challenging will not be as effective in helping the child learn and develop their reading skills. Age (B) and cognitive stage (C) are not as relevant in determining effective assistance as the child's ZPD. While a warm and gentle manner (A) can be helpful, it is not as crucial as offering assistance within the child's ZPD.

A Child Who Is Unable to Read a Picture Book