WGU D664 Exam 2026 | WGU D664
Objective Assessment Final Exam |
WGU D664 Learners and Learning
Science OA Exam | Just Released
involves activities that engage the senses—touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste—helping children
explore and understand the world around them - CORRECT ANSWER-Sensory Exploration
This stage involves a child's journey toward independence and decision-making - CORRECT ANSWER-
autonomy versus shame/doubt stage
Infants learn to rely on caregivers for their basic needs, fostering trust—while inconsistency in
meeting these needs can lead to mistrust, suspicion, and anxiety about their environment. -
CORRECT ANSWER-trust versus mistrust stage
the understanding that something still exists even though it cannot be seen or heard - CORRECT
ANSWER-object permanence
Infants (0-2 years old) explore through senses and actions, developing an understanding of object
permanence and laying cognitive foundations - CORRECT ANSWER-sensorimotor stage
The transition from the sensorimotor stage to the preoperational stage is marked by mastery of
object permanence, recognition of themselves as separate from their environment, and the
realization that they can affect the objects and people
around them. - CORRECT ANSWER-Cognitive Transition
Children know the world through movement and their senses. They learn through grasping, sucking,
looking,
and listening. - CORRECT ANSWER-sensorimotor
At about 18 months old, a child transitions from the crisis of trust-mistrust to the crisis
of autonomy-shame/doubt. This transition is marked by the desire to accomplish daily tasks by
themselves. When children feel safe trying tasks on their own, even though they may not yet be
capable, they
move into the next stage. - CORRECT ANSWER-Social Transition to Autonomy - shame vs doubt
Supporting children's independence without overly controlling or criticizing allows them to develop
feelings of accomplishment
and responsibility. - CORRECT ANSWER-Autonomy
Somewhere around age three, a child transitions
from autonomy to initiative. This transition is marked by the desire to assert control over the
environment and by increased social, physical,
and cognitive exploration. - CORRECT ANSWER-Autonomy to initiative stage
Erikson's PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT THEORY
, TRUST vs.
MISTRUST • Provide love, care,
and food • Need comfort and
safety - CORRECT ANSWER-Birth - 12 months
AUTONOMY vS.
SHAME & DOUBT
• "Me Do" stage • Need for
independence • Insist on doing things
on their own
• Dress myself
• Feed myself - CORRECT ANSWER-Ages 1-3 years, Eriksons psychological development theory
INITIATIVE vS.
GUILT
• Exploration • Trying new things on
their own • Asking lots of
questions - CORRECT ANSWER-Ages 3-6, eriksons psychological development
INDUSTRY VS INFERIORITY
• Intellectual curiosity
• School performance • Need positive
reinforcement
• Praise • Avoid undue
competition or criticism - CORRECT ANSWER-Ages 6-12, eriksons psychological development
IDENTITY vs.
ROLE CONFUSION
• Develop sense of self • Influenced by other's
reactions • Peers more important than parents or
teachers
• Social role models • Figuring out what they want to do after high
school - CORRECT ANSWER-Ages 12-19, Eriksons psychological development
SENSORIMOTOR
Objective Assessment Final Exam |
WGU D664 Learners and Learning
Science OA Exam | Just Released
involves activities that engage the senses—touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste—helping children
explore and understand the world around them - CORRECT ANSWER-Sensory Exploration
This stage involves a child's journey toward independence and decision-making - CORRECT ANSWER-
autonomy versus shame/doubt stage
Infants learn to rely on caregivers for their basic needs, fostering trust—while inconsistency in
meeting these needs can lead to mistrust, suspicion, and anxiety about their environment. -
CORRECT ANSWER-trust versus mistrust stage
the understanding that something still exists even though it cannot be seen or heard - CORRECT
ANSWER-object permanence
Infants (0-2 years old) explore through senses and actions, developing an understanding of object
permanence and laying cognitive foundations - CORRECT ANSWER-sensorimotor stage
The transition from the sensorimotor stage to the preoperational stage is marked by mastery of
object permanence, recognition of themselves as separate from their environment, and the
realization that they can affect the objects and people
around them. - CORRECT ANSWER-Cognitive Transition
Children know the world through movement and their senses. They learn through grasping, sucking,
looking,
and listening. - CORRECT ANSWER-sensorimotor
At about 18 months old, a child transitions from the crisis of trust-mistrust to the crisis
of autonomy-shame/doubt. This transition is marked by the desire to accomplish daily tasks by
themselves. When children feel safe trying tasks on their own, even though they may not yet be
capable, they
move into the next stage. - CORRECT ANSWER-Social Transition to Autonomy - shame vs doubt
Supporting children's independence without overly controlling or criticizing allows them to develop
feelings of accomplishment
and responsibility. - CORRECT ANSWER-Autonomy
Somewhere around age three, a child transitions
from autonomy to initiative. This transition is marked by the desire to assert control over the
environment and by increased social, physical,
and cognitive exploration. - CORRECT ANSWER-Autonomy to initiative stage
Erikson's PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT THEORY
, TRUST vs.
MISTRUST • Provide love, care,
and food • Need comfort and
safety - CORRECT ANSWER-Birth - 12 months
AUTONOMY vS.
SHAME & DOUBT
• "Me Do" stage • Need for
independence • Insist on doing things
on their own
• Dress myself
• Feed myself - CORRECT ANSWER-Ages 1-3 years, Eriksons psychological development theory
INITIATIVE vS.
GUILT
• Exploration • Trying new things on
their own • Asking lots of
questions - CORRECT ANSWER-Ages 3-6, eriksons psychological development
INDUSTRY VS INFERIORITY
• Intellectual curiosity
• School performance • Need positive
reinforcement
• Praise • Avoid undue
competition or criticism - CORRECT ANSWER-Ages 6-12, eriksons psychological development
IDENTITY vs.
ROLE CONFUSION
• Develop sense of self • Influenced by other's
reactions • Peers more important than parents or
teachers
• Social role models • Figuring out what they want to do after high
school - CORRECT ANSWER-Ages 12-19, Eriksons psychological development
SENSORIMOTOR
