Gabe is working on a math task that is just beyond his reach. 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 of the "zone of proximal development" refers to the difference between what a learner can do without help and what he or she can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner. This concept, introduced by psychologist Lev Vygotsky, perfectly describes the scenario with Gabe, where the math task is just beyond his current ability to solve independently but within reach with appropriate support.

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