WGU C458 Questions and Answers
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Setting short-term goals for OTP and long-term goals for graduation is an example of which SEL
competency? ✔✔This is self-management because goals are being set.
Which social and emotional learning skill area is demonstrated when turning off a cell phone
while studying for a test? ✔✔This is self-management because turning off the phone exemplifies
self-discipline.
After you receive a low grade on a paper, you speak to your professor about how to improve
instead of letting yourself become discouraged. Which SEL skill area is being demonstrated?
✔✔This would be "self awareness" because growth mindset is exhibited. Rather than feeling
discouraged, energy is directed towards improvement strategies.
You have to organize a dinner for your team at work and you are careful to find a restaurant with
options for your vegetarian coworkers, so they feel comfortable. This is an example of which
SEL competency? ✔✔This is "communication and leadership" because empathy is shown. You
are placing yourself in your coworkers' shoes and ensuring they are comfortable.
, Trying to use gender neutral pronouns when referring to gender non-conforming colleagues is an
example of which SEL competency? ✔✔One could REALLY make a case for "social-
awareness" here, but since "communication and leadership" is the answer, let's say it is because
empathy and teamwork/collaboration are shown, and because the recipient is a colleague.
During a team meeting two of your coworkers begin to disagree about which of their project
plans should be implemented so you find a compromise that appeases both parties. This is an
example of which SEL competency? ✔✔This is "communication and leadership" because
conflict resolution is demonstrated.
Which social and emotional learning skill area is demonstrated when you are mindful of your
tone and word choice before commenting on a coworker's presentation? ✔✔"Communication
and leadership" because teamwork/collaboration and empathy are demonstrated.
To prepare for a series of courses that require data analysis you watch a free instructional video
that explains the various functions of Microsoft Excel. This is an example of which SEL
competency? ✔✔"Executive function" because self-directed learning is exhibited.
After taking a math assessment you prepared for all week you get a lower score than you
anticipated. Reviewing your coaching report and contacting the Math Center for help on the
content areas where you seemed to struggle is an example of which SEL competency?
Already Graded A+
Setting short-term goals for OTP and long-term goals for graduation is an example of which SEL
competency? ✔✔This is self-management because goals are being set.
Which social and emotional learning skill area is demonstrated when turning off a cell phone
while studying for a test? ✔✔This is self-management because turning off the phone exemplifies
self-discipline.
After you receive a low grade on a paper, you speak to your professor about how to improve
instead of letting yourself become discouraged. Which SEL skill area is being demonstrated?
✔✔This would be "self awareness" because growth mindset is exhibited. Rather than feeling
discouraged, energy is directed towards improvement strategies.
You have to organize a dinner for your team at work and you are careful to find a restaurant with
options for your vegetarian coworkers, so they feel comfortable. This is an example of which
SEL competency? ✔✔This is "communication and leadership" because empathy is shown. You
are placing yourself in your coworkers' shoes and ensuring they are comfortable.
, Trying to use gender neutral pronouns when referring to gender non-conforming colleagues is an
example of which SEL competency? ✔✔One could REALLY make a case for "social-
awareness" here, but since "communication and leadership" is the answer, let's say it is because
empathy and teamwork/collaboration are shown, and because the recipient is a colleague.
During a team meeting two of your coworkers begin to disagree about which of their project
plans should be implemented so you find a compromise that appeases both parties. This is an
example of which SEL competency? ✔✔This is "communication and leadership" because
conflict resolution is demonstrated.
Which social and emotional learning skill area is demonstrated when you are mindful of your
tone and word choice before commenting on a coworker's presentation? ✔✔"Communication
and leadership" because teamwork/collaboration and empathy are demonstrated.
To prepare for a series of courses that require data analysis you watch a free instructional video
that explains the various functions of Microsoft Excel. This is an example of which SEL
competency? ✔✔"Executive function" because self-directed learning is exhibited.
After taking a math assessment you prepared for all week you get a lower score than you
anticipated. Reviewing your coaching report and contacting the Math Center for help on the
content areas where you seemed to struggle is an example of which SEL competency?
