D664 learners and learning science practice
test WGU UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which component of the learning process involves transforming sensory input into a usable
form? - CORRECT ANSWER Encoding
Which term refers to holding processed information for later use? - CORRECT
ANSWER Storage
Which part of learning involves receiving information about performance? - CORRECT
ANSWER Feedback
Which component of the learning process involves accessing information that is being held? -
CORRECT ANSWER Retrieval
Which part of learning involves understanding one's own thought processes? - CORRECT
ANSWER Metacognition
Which strategy for learning refers to intentionally remembering stored information? -
CORRECT ANSWER Retrieval Practice
What is the strategy of learning that involves covering multiple types of problems during one
study session? - CORRECT ANSWER Interleaving
Students quiz each other on important concepts to prepare for an upcoming exam.Which
strategy is being demonstrated by the actions in this scenario? - CORRECT
ANSWER Retrieval practice
Instead of cramming before an exam, a student prepares by studying for 30 minutes each
morning
, Which strategy is being demonstrated by the actions in this scenario? - CORRECT
ANSWER Spacing
A teacher designs the task for a lesson opener so that students have to use the concepts they
know in a new way. This presents just the right amount of challenge.What is the strategy
being used by this teacher? - CORRECT ANSWER Desirable difficulty
Which activity is enabled by executive function? - CORRECT ANSWER Managing
time effectively
What is the concept from neuroscience that contradicts the myth of multitasking? -
CORRECT ANSWER Limited brain capacity
Which concept from neuroscience is used to refute the myth of normality? - CORRECT
ANSWER Cognitive styles
Which evidence is used to disprove the myth of the brain as a computer? - CORRECT
ANSWER Embodied mind
What is one appropriate strategy to fight the common myth of cramming? - CORRECT
ANSWER Encouraging consistent study habits
Which strategy should a teacher use to counteract the common myth of normality? -
CORRECT ANSWER Using varied instructional methods
A teacher wants to counteract the common myth of cognitive rigidity. Which strategy should
the teacher use? - CORRECT ANSWER Helping students face challenges with
enthusiasm
A teacher wants to counteract the common myth of the brain as a computer.Which strategy
should this teacher use? - CORRECT ANSWER Incorporating physical activities into
learning
test WGU UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which component of the learning process involves transforming sensory input into a usable
form? - CORRECT ANSWER Encoding
Which term refers to holding processed information for later use? - CORRECT
ANSWER Storage
Which part of learning involves receiving information about performance? - CORRECT
ANSWER Feedback
Which component of the learning process involves accessing information that is being held? -
CORRECT ANSWER Retrieval
Which part of learning involves understanding one's own thought processes? - CORRECT
ANSWER Metacognition
Which strategy for learning refers to intentionally remembering stored information? -
CORRECT ANSWER Retrieval Practice
What is the strategy of learning that involves covering multiple types of problems during one
study session? - CORRECT ANSWER Interleaving
Students quiz each other on important concepts to prepare for an upcoming exam.Which
strategy is being demonstrated by the actions in this scenario? - CORRECT
ANSWER Retrieval practice
Instead of cramming before an exam, a student prepares by studying for 30 minutes each
morning
, Which strategy is being demonstrated by the actions in this scenario? - CORRECT
ANSWER Spacing
A teacher designs the task for a lesson opener so that students have to use the concepts they
know in a new way. This presents just the right amount of challenge.What is the strategy
being used by this teacher? - CORRECT ANSWER Desirable difficulty
Which activity is enabled by executive function? - CORRECT ANSWER Managing
time effectively
What is the concept from neuroscience that contradicts the myth of multitasking? -
CORRECT ANSWER Limited brain capacity
Which concept from neuroscience is used to refute the myth of normality? - CORRECT
ANSWER Cognitive styles
Which evidence is used to disprove the myth of the brain as a computer? - CORRECT
ANSWER Embodied mind
What is one appropriate strategy to fight the common myth of cramming? - CORRECT
ANSWER Encouraging consistent study habits
Which strategy should a teacher use to counteract the common myth of normality? -
CORRECT ANSWER Using varied instructional methods
A teacher wants to counteract the common myth of cognitive rigidity. Which strategy should
the teacher use? - CORRECT ANSWER Helping students face challenges with
enthusiasm
A teacher wants to counteract the common myth of the brain as a computer.Which strategy
should this teacher use? - CORRECT ANSWER Incorporating physical activities into
learning
