WGU D665 EXAM (Latest 2026 Update) |COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(GUARANTEE PASS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
What part of the brain is key to attention and executive functioning?
The prefrontal cortex.
scaffolding
breaks down complex concepts into smaller steps (preschoolers)
which of Piaget's stages involves egocentric & scaffolding?
preoperational
How does scaffolding support learners?
It provides structured help early on and gradually removes it as
learners gain independence.
What is academic choice?
Allowing students to choose how they engage with or demonstrate
learning, increasing motivation.
What are desirable difficulties?
Learning challenges that promote deeper engagement and better
retention (e.g., retrieval practice).
Which learning strategy combines text and visuals?
Dual coding.
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,Name the brain structure that consolidates memory.
Hippocampus.
What is the purpose of the Cognitive learning strategy: spaced
practice?
To improve retention by spreading learning over time.
What does Erikson's "Industry vs. Inferiority" stage represent?
Developing a sense of competence in school-age children.
Why is feedback important for learning?
It helps learners correct errors and reinforce accurate knowledge.
What instructional strategy supports cognitive load theory?
Chunking information and using visuals to reduce working memory
strain.
The cerebrum is responsible for
problem-solving & higher-level thinking
The prefrontal cortex is responsible for
decision-making, impulse control
The hippocampus is responsible for
pg. 2
,Memory formation
The cerebellum is responsible for
Coordination, motor learning. ( ll in cerebellum like two legs,
foundation, supports coordination.)
The brain stem is responsible for
regulation of essential body functions
The limbic system is responsible for
processing emotions, memory formation, and decision-making
Starting from the brainstem clockwise, label the brain.
Brainstem, prefrontal cortex, cerebrum, limbic system, cerebellum.
Cognitive learning strategy: Interleaving
Mix topics to deepen understanding.
Maslow
Hierarchy of needs (basic -> self-actualization)
Embodied cognition
learning through movement and hands-on tasks.
Multimodal learning
pg. 3
, Combine visual, auditory, and kinesthetic methods.
What is feedback?
Timely, specific responses support growth.
Differentiation
Adjust instruction for readiness and need.
What is neuroplasticity?
The brain's ability to rewire with learning.
What are Piaget's four stages of cognitive development?
Sensorimotor (0-2), Preoperational (2-7), Concrete Operational (7-
11), Formal Operational (12+).
What does Vygotsky's ZPD mean?
The Zone of Proximal Development is the range of tasks a learner can
perform with guidance but not yet independently.
What is retrieval practice?
A strategy where learners recall information to strengthen memory
and learning.
Define metacognition.
Thinking about one's own thinking; awareness and regulation of
learning processes.
pg. 4
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(GUARANTEE PASS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
What part of the brain is key to attention and executive functioning?
The prefrontal cortex.
scaffolding
breaks down complex concepts into smaller steps (preschoolers)
which of Piaget's stages involves egocentric & scaffolding?
preoperational
How does scaffolding support learners?
It provides structured help early on and gradually removes it as
learners gain independence.
What is academic choice?
Allowing students to choose how they engage with or demonstrate
learning, increasing motivation.
What are desirable difficulties?
Learning challenges that promote deeper engagement and better
retention (e.g., retrieval practice).
Which learning strategy combines text and visuals?
Dual coding.
pg. 1
,Name the brain structure that consolidates memory.
Hippocampus.
What is the purpose of the Cognitive learning strategy: spaced
practice?
To improve retention by spreading learning over time.
What does Erikson's "Industry vs. Inferiority" stage represent?
Developing a sense of competence in school-age children.
Why is feedback important for learning?
It helps learners correct errors and reinforce accurate knowledge.
What instructional strategy supports cognitive load theory?
Chunking information and using visuals to reduce working memory
strain.
The cerebrum is responsible for
problem-solving & higher-level thinking
The prefrontal cortex is responsible for
decision-making, impulse control
The hippocampus is responsible for
pg. 2
,Memory formation
The cerebellum is responsible for
Coordination, motor learning. ( ll in cerebellum like two legs,
foundation, supports coordination.)
The brain stem is responsible for
regulation of essential body functions
The limbic system is responsible for
processing emotions, memory formation, and decision-making
Starting from the brainstem clockwise, label the brain.
Brainstem, prefrontal cortex, cerebrum, limbic system, cerebellum.
Cognitive learning strategy: Interleaving
Mix topics to deepen understanding.
Maslow
Hierarchy of needs (basic -> self-actualization)
Embodied cognition
learning through movement and hands-on tasks.
Multimodal learning
pg. 3
, Combine visual, auditory, and kinesthetic methods.
What is feedback?
Timely, specific responses support growth.
Differentiation
Adjust instruction for readiness and need.
What is neuroplasticity?
The brain's ability to rewire with learning.
What are Piaget's four stages of cognitive development?
Sensorimotor (0-2), Preoperational (2-7), Concrete Operational (7-
11), Formal Operational (12+).
What does Vygotsky's ZPD mean?
The Zone of Proximal Development is the range of tasks a learner can
perform with guidance but not yet independently.
What is retrieval practice?
A strategy where learners recall information to strengthen memory
and learning.
Define metacognition.
Thinking about one's own thinking; awareness and regulation of
learning processes.
pg. 4
