WGU D664 - OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT: LEARNERS AND LEARNING
SCIENCE STUDY GUIDE | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
acquisition Answer - learning new information by actively paying attention and
engaging with the material
consolidation Answer - organizing and reinforcing new information by
connecting it to what you already know and practicing it to better remember it
short-term memory (STM) Answer - a mental space that temporarily holds a
small amount of information for a short time, usually a few seconds to a
minute
long-term memory (LTM) Answer - the storage of information for a long time,
including knowledge, skills, and experiences
sensorimotor stage Answer - infants (0-2 years old) explore through senses
and actions, developing an understanding of object permanence and laying
cognitive foundations
object permanence Answer - the understanding that something still exists
even though it cannot be seen or heard
, trust v. mistrust stage Answer - 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
autonomy v. shame/doubt stage Answer - the shame and doubt stage involves
a child's journey toward independence and decision-making
sensory exploration Answer - involves activities that engage the senses—
touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste—helping children explore and
understand the world around them
fine motor skills Answer - fine motor skills involve tiny muscles working with
the brain and nervous system to control movements in areas like the hands,
fingers, lips, tongue, and eyes
initiative v. guilt stage Answer - children between ages 3 and 6 display
increased assertiveness by taking the lead in play and engaging in social
interactions more actively
preoperational stage Answer - children between the ages of 2 and 7 years old
think symbolically, using symbols to represent words, objects, images,
individuals, and concepts, enabling the capacity to mimic behavior through
imitation
egocentric Answer - demonstrating a cognitive inclination where individuals
find it challenging to acknowledge perspectives beyond their own
scaffolding Answer - when the teacher breaks down complex concepts into
small, more manageable steps helping children along the way
SCIENCE STUDY GUIDE | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
acquisition Answer - learning new information by actively paying attention and
engaging with the material
consolidation Answer - organizing and reinforcing new information by
connecting it to what you already know and practicing it to better remember it
short-term memory (STM) Answer - a mental space that temporarily holds a
small amount of information for a short time, usually a few seconds to a
minute
long-term memory (LTM) Answer - the storage of information for a long time,
including knowledge, skills, and experiences
sensorimotor stage Answer - infants (0-2 years old) explore through senses
and actions, developing an understanding of object permanence and laying
cognitive foundations
object permanence Answer - the understanding that something still exists
even though it cannot be seen or heard
, trust v. mistrust stage Answer - 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
autonomy v. shame/doubt stage Answer - the shame and doubt stage involves
a child's journey toward independence and decision-making
sensory exploration Answer - involves activities that engage the senses—
touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste—helping children explore and
understand the world around them
fine motor skills Answer - fine motor skills involve tiny muscles working with
the brain and nervous system to control movements in areas like the hands,
fingers, lips, tongue, and eyes
initiative v. guilt stage Answer - children between ages 3 and 6 display
increased assertiveness by taking the lead in play and engaging in social
interactions more actively
preoperational stage Answer - children between the ages of 2 and 7 years old
think symbolically, using symbols to represent words, objects, images,
individuals, and concepts, enabling the capacity to mimic behavior through
imitation
egocentric Answer - demonstrating a cognitive inclination where individuals
find it challenging to acknowledge perspectives beyond their own
scaffolding Answer - when the teacher breaks down complex concepts into
small, more manageable steps helping children along the way
