D307 - Educational Psychology WGU exam with valid questions and
answers
When recess is called, two boys slip on their hoodies and, with a little concentration, zip
them up. They then run out to the playground, where they draw stick figures with
sidewalk chalk.
Which physical development stage describes these students?
Middle childhood
Infancy
Early childhood
Adolescence - answerEarly Childhood
True or False
A second-grade student tells his teacher that he is being bullied on the playground by
some older children.
The student is attempting to meet his physiological needs. - answerFalse
Which characteristic is consistent with a student in the adolescence physical
development stage?
Slow and steady growth
Stunted growth
Accelerated growth
No growth - answerAccelerated growth
A teacher asked children of different ages this question: "What would it be like if
humans had gills and lived underwater?"
Which answer is characteristic of a child in the formal operations stage?
"We would be wet all the time."
"I would not like to live underwater."
"We would have to invent waterproof paper to write on."
"This is a stupid question because we don't live underwater." - answer"We would have
to invent waterproof paper to write on."
True or False
According to Vygotsky, a person learns best through his or her own experiences. -
answerFalse
Which characteristic would be consistent with a student in Piaget's pre-operational level
of cognitive development?
Pretending to be a cartoon character
,Playing with a mobile
Solving "what-if" questions
Understanding that A + B = C is the same as B + A = C - answerPretending to be a
cartoon character
True or False
Gilligan theorized that women are more involved in the care of others rather than in the
care of themselves. - answerTrue
A 10-year-old student works hard to master multiplication so her teacher and peers will
be proud of her.
Which of Erikson's stages is this student displaying?
Identity versus role confusion
Autonomy versus shame
Trust versus mistrust
Industry versus inferiority - answerIndustry versus inferiority
A third-grade student wants his classmates to think he is "nice," so he always obeys the
classroom rules. According to Kohlberg, this student's sense of morality is at the -
answerConventional Level
Which example demonstrates Bandura's theory of observational learning and modeling?
A new student sees a group of children kick the ball, so he joins them and does
likewise.
A teacher tells her class to line up by the door; they line up.
A student picks up his backpack and walks toward the door even though the rest of the
class has not done so.
A student does not want to finish a math test, but the teacher offers her a reward if she
does. - answerA new student sees a group of children kick the ball, so he joins them
and does likewise.
Which example best demonstrates Skinner's operant conditioning theory of language
development?
A baby coos, smiles when his mother turns toward him, and coos again.
A child raised without much human interaction learns to talk without difficulty.
A fifth grader listens as her teacher models the correct way to answer a question, then
tries it herself.
A student learning English makes progress when placed with peers who engage her in
social interaction. - answerA baby coos, smiles when his mother turns toward him, and
coos again.
Which characteristic is typical of individuals in the telegraphic stage of language
development?
, Using words that have meaning and serve a purpose
Using correct noun and verb structure
Using consonant and vowel sounds to make word-like syllables
Using one-word sentences - answerUsing words that have meaning and serve a
purpose
Which theorist's approach stated that language acquisition can be enhanced if it is
paired with a positive or rewarding outcome?
Skinner's operant conditioning
Vygotsky's zone of proximal development
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Chomsky's universal grammar - answerSkinner's Operant Conditioning
True or False
Chomsky believed that humans are born with the ability to learn language. - answerTrue
Which student behavior is characteristic of a student with autism spectrum disorder?
Persistent challenges with communication, sensory issues, and repetitive behaviors
Inability to read or write at grade level, despite extensive teacher support
Inability to focus, complete tasks, remain seated, or avoid interrupting.
Oppositional behavior, including noncompliance with directions and difficulty forming
relationships with peers - answerPersistent challenges with communication, sensory
issues, and repetitive behaviors
William is a bright high school student who tends to sit in the back of the classroom near
his friends. However, when he does so, he has difficulty seeing what the teacher is
writing on the board.
Which type of barrier does William seem to be encountering?
Language
Physical
Cognitive
Social and emotional - answerPhysical
A student has been diagnosed with a TBI after an auto accident and experiences
difficulty with attention. In addition, the student is experiencing nightmares, flashbacks,
and post-traumatic stress from the accident.
Which two types of barriers is the student currently experiencing? - answerCognitive
and social-emotional
A classroom teacher is working with a diverse student population. One student, Kamal,
has a physical disability and uses a wheelchair. Another student, Jack, has a hearing
impairment (for which he uses a hearing aid) and an expressive language disorder. A
answers
When recess is called, two boys slip on their hoodies and, with a little concentration, zip
them up. They then run out to the playground, where they draw stick figures with
sidewalk chalk.
Which physical development stage describes these students?
Middle childhood
Infancy
Early childhood
Adolescence - answerEarly Childhood
True or False
A second-grade student tells his teacher that he is being bullied on the playground by
some older children.
The student is attempting to meet his physiological needs. - answerFalse
Which characteristic is consistent with a student in the adolescence physical
development stage?
Slow and steady growth
Stunted growth
Accelerated growth
No growth - answerAccelerated growth
A teacher asked children of different ages this question: "What would it be like if
humans had gills and lived underwater?"
Which answer is characteristic of a child in the formal operations stage?
"We would be wet all the time."
"I would not like to live underwater."
"We would have to invent waterproof paper to write on."
"This is a stupid question because we don't live underwater." - answer"We would have
to invent waterproof paper to write on."
True or False
According to Vygotsky, a person learns best through his or her own experiences. -
answerFalse
Which characteristic would be consistent with a student in Piaget's pre-operational level
of cognitive development?
Pretending to be a cartoon character
,Playing with a mobile
Solving "what-if" questions
Understanding that A + B = C is the same as B + A = C - answerPretending to be a
cartoon character
True or False
Gilligan theorized that women are more involved in the care of others rather than in the
care of themselves. - answerTrue
A 10-year-old student works hard to master multiplication so her teacher and peers will
be proud of her.
Which of Erikson's stages is this student displaying?
Identity versus role confusion
Autonomy versus shame
Trust versus mistrust
Industry versus inferiority - answerIndustry versus inferiority
A third-grade student wants his classmates to think he is "nice," so he always obeys the
classroom rules. According to Kohlberg, this student's sense of morality is at the -
answerConventional Level
Which example demonstrates Bandura's theory of observational learning and modeling?
A new student sees a group of children kick the ball, so he joins them and does
likewise.
A teacher tells her class to line up by the door; they line up.
A student picks up his backpack and walks toward the door even though the rest of the
class has not done so.
A student does not want to finish a math test, but the teacher offers her a reward if she
does. - answerA new student sees a group of children kick the ball, so he joins them
and does likewise.
Which example best demonstrates Skinner's operant conditioning theory of language
development?
A baby coos, smiles when his mother turns toward him, and coos again.
A child raised without much human interaction learns to talk without difficulty.
A fifth grader listens as her teacher models the correct way to answer a question, then
tries it herself.
A student learning English makes progress when placed with peers who engage her in
social interaction. - answerA baby coos, smiles when his mother turns toward him, and
coos again.
Which characteristic is typical of individuals in the telegraphic stage of language
development?
, Using words that have meaning and serve a purpose
Using correct noun and verb structure
Using consonant and vowel sounds to make word-like syllables
Using one-word sentences - answerUsing words that have meaning and serve a
purpose
Which theorist's approach stated that language acquisition can be enhanced if it is
paired with a positive or rewarding outcome?
Skinner's operant conditioning
Vygotsky's zone of proximal development
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Chomsky's universal grammar - answerSkinner's Operant Conditioning
True or False
Chomsky believed that humans are born with the ability to learn language. - answerTrue
Which student behavior is characteristic of a student with autism spectrum disorder?
Persistent challenges with communication, sensory issues, and repetitive behaviors
Inability to read or write at grade level, despite extensive teacher support
Inability to focus, complete tasks, remain seated, or avoid interrupting.
Oppositional behavior, including noncompliance with directions and difficulty forming
relationships with peers - answerPersistent challenges with communication, sensory
issues, and repetitive behaviors
William is a bright high school student who tends to sit in the back of the classroom near
his friends. However, when he does so, he has difficulty seeing what the teacher is
writing on the board.
Which type of barrier does William seem to be encountering?
Language
Physical
Cognitive
Social and emotional - answerPhysical
A student has been diagnosed with a TBI after an auto accident and experiences
difficulty with attention. In addition, the student is experiencing nightmares, flashbacks,
and post-traumatic stress from the accident.
Which two types of barriers is the student currently experiencing? - answerCognitive
and social-emotional
A classroom teacher is working with a diverse student population. One student, Kamal,
has a physical disability and uses a wheelchair. Another student, Jack, has a hearing
impairment (for which he uses a hearing aid) and an expressive language disorder. A
