According to Vygotsky, guided participation requires that a child _____.
A) interacts with a mentor to accomplish a task
B) is only provided with one set of directions for a task
C) discovers the solution to a task on his or her own
D) learns new skills through observation

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Vygotsky believed that guided participation involves a more knowledgeable mentor or adult engaging in joint activities with the child, providing scaffolding to help the child accomplish a task. The interaction between the adult and child is key to this process. Choices B, C, and D do not accurately reflect Vygotsky's theory of guided participation.

According to Vygotsky, Guided Participation Requires That a Child _____