Recall the two cases from your brain maturation assignment:…

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Recаll the twо cаses frоm yоur brаin maturation assignment: Read the Cases (provided below) and chose one to write about for your essay question. Case Study #1: EmmaEmma is a 4-year-old in preschool. She enjoys pretend play and often talks to herself while solving puzzles. She struggles to sit still during group time and gets frustrated easily when tasks are difficult. When given a memory game, she can only remember a few items at a time. However, when her teacher helps guide her step-by-step, she is able to complete more complex tasks. Case Study #2: Mateo Mateo is a 5-year-old in kindergarten. He enjoys building with blocks and can complete simple puzzles on his own, but he becomes confused when tasks involve multiple steps. During story time, Mateo often gets distracted by noises in the classroom and has difficulty focusing on the teacher’s voice. When playing with other children, Mateo sometimes assumes they know what he is thinking and becomes frustrated when they do not follow his ideas. He also insists that a taller glass has “more juice,” even when he watched the same amount being poured from a shorter glass. Mateo’s teacher has noticed that when she works with him one-on-one—breaking tasks into smaller steps and guiding him—he is much more successful. Mateo also occasionally talks quietly to himself while trying to solve problems, especially when working on something challenging. Essay Question: Choose either Emma or Mateo. Explain why the child is more successful when an adult provides guidance. In your answer, use one concept from Vygotsky's theory and one concept about brain or cognitive development.