While Teaching His Son Cycling, Mark Initially Held the Bicycle

Multiple Choice

While teaching his son cycling, Mark initially held the bicycle to help his son maintain his balance. Once his son was able to balance himself, Mark gradually let go of the bicycle. In the context of Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, the temporary support Mark provided to his son is known as

A) rote learning.
B) scaffolding.
C) mentoring.
D) active learning.