2/15/26, 2:15 PM WGU D664 Learners and Learning Science Objective Assessment EXAM (2025/2026) QUESTIONS AND (elaborated) ANSWERS …
WGU D664 Learners and Learning Science Objective
Assessment EXAM 2026-2027
Motivation & Purpose
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)
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
Learning involves effort, mistakes, reflection, and refinement of strategies.
Physical Well-being
Students' physical health—including nutrition, sleep, and exercise—
impacts learning.
Learning Environment
The entire environment (space, temperature, lighting) can affect learning.
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, 2/15/26, 2:15 PM WGU D664 Learners and Learning Science Objective Assessment EXAM (2025/2026) QUESTIONS AND (elaborated) ANSWERS …
Social Interaction
Collaboration and social interaction can enhance learning by
encouraging deeper processing and engaging the 'social brain.'
Safety & Connection
Students learn best when they feel safe and connected.
High Expectations & Support
Communicating high expectations and supporting learners at the edge
of their abilities helps them reach their potential.
Spacing & Interleaving
Spacing out learning and mixing different content improves retention
and understanding.
Retrieval Practice
Practicing recalling information strengthens memory and helps
students apply what they've learned flexibly.
Sensorimotor
Age: 0-2; Learning through senses and movement; Object permanence
develops.
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WGU D664 Learners and Learning Science Objective
Assessment EXAM 2026-2027
Motivation & Purpose
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)
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
Learning involves effort, mistakes, reflection, and refinement of strategies.
Physical Well-being
Students' physical health—including nutrition, sleep, and exercise—
impacts learning.
Learning Environment
The entire environment (space, temperature, lighting) can affect learning.
-… 1/10
, 2/15/26, 2:15 PM WGU D664 Learners and Learning Science Objective Assessment EXAM (2025/2026) QUESTIONS AND (elaborated) ANSWERS …
Social Interaction
Collaboration and social interaction can enhance learning by
encouraging deeper processing and engaging the 'social brain.'
Safety & Connection
Students learn best when they feel safe and connected.
High Expectations & Support
Communicating high expectations and supporting learners at the edge
of their abilities helps them reach their potential.
Spacing & Interleaving
Spacing out learning and mixing different content improves retention
and understanding.
Retrieval Practice
Practicing recalling information strengthens memory and helps
students apply what they've learned flexibly.
Sensorimotor
Age: 0-2; Learning through senses and movement; Object permanence
develops.
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