A study by Robinson and colleagues (2008) found that in low-income mothers and children
A) maternal scaffolding had no effect on child performance in the "child alone" task.
B) mothers who provided the most scaffolding had children who performed best on the "child alone" task.
C) mothers who provided the least scaffolding had children who performed best on the "child alone" task.
D) maternal scaffolding predicted child intelligence levels.

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Maternal scaffolding refers to the support and guidance a parent provides to their child to help them complete tasks they cannot do on their own. The study by Robinson and colleagues (2008) found that mothers who provided the most scaffolding had children who performed best on the "child alone" task, indicating that the support and guidance from mothers enhanced the children's ability to perform tasks independently.

A Study by Robinson and Colleagues (2008) Found That in Low-Income