WGU D664 LEARNERS AND LEARNING SCIENCE
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS WITH
COMBINED STUDY GUIDE EXAM ALL VERIFIED
2026 LATEST
High Expectations & Support --CORRECT ANSWER--Communicating high
expectations and supporting learners at the edge of their abilities helps them
reach their potential.
Spacing & Interleaving --CORRECT ANSWER--Spacing out learning and
mixing different content improves retention and understanding.
Retrieval Practice --CORRECT ANSWER--Practicing recalling information
strengthens memory and helps students apply what they've learned flexibly.
Sensorimotor --CORRECT ANSWER--Age: 0-2; Learning through senses and
movement; Object permanence develops.
Preoperational --CORRECT ANSWER--Age: 2-7; Use of symbols (language!);
Egocentrism: can't see others' perspectives; Struggles with conservation.
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,Concrete Operational --CORRECT ANSWER--Age: 7-11; Logical thinking
about concrete events; Understand conservation; Can classify and organize
objects.
Formal Operational --CORRECT ANSWER--Age: 12+; Abstract and
hypothetical thinking; Can think about morality, algebra, and futures.
Motivation & Purpose --CORRECT ANSWER--Students are more motivated to
learn when they are interested, have a sense of autonomy, and understand the
purpose behind what they are learning.
Deep Thinking (Encoding) --CORRECT ANSWER--Thinking deeply about the
to-be-learned material helps students pay attention, build memories, and make
meaning out of what they are learning.
Learning as a Process --CORRECT ANSWER--Learning involves effort,
mistakes, reflection, and refinement of strategies.
Physical Well-being --CORRECT ANSWER--Students' physical health—
including nutrition, sleep, and exercise—impacts learning.
Learning Environment --CORRECT ANSWER--The entire environment (space,
temperature, lighting) can affect learning.
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, Social Interaction --CORRECT ANSWER--Collaboration and social interaction
can enhance learning by encouraging deeper processing and engaging the 'social
brain.'
Safety & Connection --CORRECT ANSWER--Students learn best when they
feel safe and connected.
Trust vs. Mistrust --CORRECT ANSWER--Age: 0-1; Basic Question: 'Can I
trust the world?'
Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt --CORRECT ANSWER--Age: 1-3; Basic
Question: 'Can I do things by myself?'
Initiative vs. Guilt --CORRECT ANSWER--Age: 3-6; Basic Question: 'Is it
okay to try new things?'
Industry vs. Inferiority --CORRECT ANSWER--Age: 6-12; Basic Question:
'Am I good enough?'
Identity vs. Role Confusion --CORRECT ANSWER--Age: 12-18; Basic
Question: 'Who am I?'
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OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS WITH
COMBINED STUDY GUIDE EXAM ALL VERIFIED
2026 LATEST
High Expectations & Support --CORRECT ANSWER--Communicating high
expectations and supporting learners at the edge of their abilities helps them
reach their potential.
Spacing & Interleaving --CORRECT ANSWER--Spacing out learning and
mixing different content improves retention and understanding.
Retrieval Practice --CORRECT ANSWER--Practicing recalling information
strengthens memory and helps students apply what they've learned flexibly.
Sensorimotor --CORRECT ANSWER--Age: 0-2; Learning through senses and
movement; Object permanence develops.
Preoperational --CORRECT ANSWER--Age: 2-7; Use of symbols (language!);
Egocentrism: can't see others' perspectives; Struggles with conservation.
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,Concrete Operational --CORRECT ANSWER--Age: 7-11; Logical thinking
about concrete events; Understand conservation; Can classify and organize
objects.
Formal Operational --CORRECT ANSWER--Age: 12+; Abstract and
hypothetical thinking; Can think about morality, algebra, and futures.
Motivation & Purpose --CORRECT ANSWER--Students are more motivated to
learn when they are interested, have a sense of autonomy, and understand the
purpose behind what they are learning.
Deep Thinking (Encoding) --CORRECT ANSWER--Thinking deeply about the
to-be-learned material helps students pay attention, build memories, and make
meaning out of what they are learning.
Learning as a Process --CORRECT ANSWER--Learning involves effort,
mistakes, reflection, and refinement of strategies.
Physical Well-being --CORRECT ANSWER--Students' physical health—
including nutrition, sleep, and exercise—impacts learning.
Learning Environment --CORRECT ANSWER--The entire environment (space,
temperature, lighting) can affect learning.
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, Social Interaction --CORRECT ANSWER--Collaboration and social interaction
can enhance learning by encouraging deeper processing and engaging the 'social
brain.'
Safety & Connection --CORRECT ANSWER--Students learn best when they
feel safe and connected.
Trust vs. Mistrust --CORRECT ANSWER--Age: 0-1; Basic Question: 'Can I
trust the world?'
Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt --CORRECT ANSWER--Age: 1-3; Basic
Question: 'Can I do things by myself?'
Initiative vs. Guilt --CORRECT ANSWER--Age: 3-6; Basic Question: 'Is it
okay to try new things?'
Industry vs. Inferiority --CORRECT ANSWER--Age: 6-12; Basic Question:
'Am I good enough?'
Identity vs. Role Confusion --CORRECT ANSWER--Age: 12-18; Basic
Question: 'Who am I?'
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