WGU Learners and Learning Science-D664
Part 1 Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Brain stem - CORRECT ANSWER (regulation of essential body functions) part of the brain
that connects to the spinal cord; oversees important jobs like keeping the heart beating regularly,
controlling breathing, managing blood flow, and controlling automatic actions like sneezing and
swallowing
Limbic system - CORRECT ANSWER (processing emotions, memory formation, and decision
making) deep in the brain, it is like an emotional control center helping handle feelings like happiness,
fear, and sadness
Cerebellum - CORRECT ANSWER (balance, coordination, and motor control) located at the
back of the head, the "little brain" helps control voluntary muscle movements, posture, and balance
Cerebrum - CORRECT ANSWER (thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, processing
information, learning new skills, higher-level thinking) the front part of the brain responsible for
controlling movement, body temperature, and thinking skills like speaking, problem-solving, and
decision-making; it also handles sensory tasks like seeing, hearing, and feeling touch
Prefrontal cortex - CORRECT ANSWER (decision- making, impulse control, emotional
regulation, planning, organizing, prioritizing tasks) plays a crucial role in decision-making, impulse
control, and emotional regulation
Hippocampus - CORRECT ANSWER a part of the limbic system involved in memory,
learning, and emotion
Feedback - CORRECT ANSWER (receiving information) provides information about
performance, guiding future actions to refine learning strategies
Storage - CORRECT ANSWER (retaining information) involves retaining encoded
information overtime
, Retrieval - CORRECT ANSWER (assessing information) the process of accessing stored
information when needed
Encoding - CORRECT ANSWER (processing information) the initial processing of
information, converting sensory input into a form that the brain can store and use
Metacognition - CORRECT ANSWER involves awareness and understanding of one's thinking
processes to monitor and regulate learning
Interleaving - CORRECT ANSWER mixing different topics or skills within a single study
session promotes deeper understanding and transfer of knowledge
Retrieval practice - CORRECT ANSWER enhances long-term retention by actively recalling
information from memory
Spacing - CORRECT ANSWER strategically spacing out study sessions over time leads to
more robust learning outcomes
Desirable difficulty - CORRECT ANSWER introducing challenges or obstacles during
learning to cultivate resilience and enhance overall (presents just the right amount of challenge)
Feedback-driven metacognition - CORRECT ANSWER monitor and regulate learning
processes to foster greater self-awareness and learning autonomy
Cerebrum - CORRECT ANSWER Coordinating movement
Enabled by executive function - CORRECT ANSWER Managing time effectively
Brainstem - CORRECT ANSWER Regulating breathing
Cerebellum - CORRECT ANSWER Maintaining reflexes
Part 1 Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Brain stem - CORRECT ANSWER (regulation of essential body functions) part of the brain
that connects to the spinal cord; oversees important jobs like keeping the heart beating regularly,
controlling breathing, managing blood flow, and controlling automatic actions like sneezing and
swallowing
Limbic system - CORRECT ANSWER (processing emotions, memory formation, and decision
making) deep in the brain, it is like an emotional control center helping handle feelings like happiness,
fear, and sadness
Cerebellum - CORRECT ANSWER (balance, coordination, and motor control) located at the
back of the head, the "little brain" helps control voluntary muscle movements, posture, and balance
Cerebrum - CORRECT ANSWER (thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, processing
information, learning new skills, higher-level thinking) the front part of the brain responsible for
controlling movement, body temperature, and thinking skills like speaking, problem-solving, and
decision-making; it also handles sensory tasks like seeing, hearing, and feeling touch
Prefrontal cortex - CORRECT ANSWER (decision- making, impulse control, emotional
regulation, planning, organizing, prioritizing tasks) plays a crucial role in decision-making, impulse
control, and emotional regulation
Hippocampus - CORRECT ANSWER a part of the limbic system involved in memory,
learning, and emotion
Feedback - CORRECT ANSWER (receiving information) provides information about
performance, guiding future actions to refine learning strategies
Storage - CORRECT ANSWER (retaining information) involves retaining encoded
information overtime
, Retrieval - CORRECT ANSWER (assessing information) the process of accessing stored
information when needed
Encoding - CORRECT ANSWER (processing information) the initial processing of
information, converting sensory input into a form that the brain can store and use
Metacognition - CORRECT ANSWER involves awareness and understanding of one's thinking
processes to monitor and regulate learning
Interleaving - CORRECT ANSWER mixing different topics or skills within a single study
session promotes deeper understanding and transfer of knowledge
Retrieval practice - CORRECT ANSWER enhances long-term retention by actively recalling
information from memory
Spacing - CORRECT ANSWER strategically spacing out study sessions over time leads to
more robust learning outcomes
Desirable difficulty - CORRECT ANSWER introducing challenges or obstacles during
learning to cultivate resilience and enhance overall (presents just the right amount of challenge)
Feedback-driven metacognition - CORRECT ANSWER monitor and regulate learning
processes to foster greater self-awareness and learning autonomy
Cerebrum - CORRECT ANSWER Coordinating movement
Enabled by executive function - CORRECT ANSWER Managing time effectively
Brainstem - CORRECT ANSWER Regulating breathing
Cerebellum - CORRECT ANSWER Maintaining reflexes
