WGU D094 CHILD PSYCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXAM 2025|160
QUESTIONS WITH 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. In Mr. Durgan's U.S. history class, students work in teams to explore,
research, and present a topic to the class. They can choose from a list of
topics or propose a topic to the teacher for approval. Mr. Durgan serves
as their guide and mentor for the project. This is an example of
direct instruction.
an open education approach.
the constructivist approach to learning.
the jigsaw classroom.
2. Describe how a teacher might modify their teaching approach to better
support a student with ADHD in the classroom.
A teacher might allow the student to work independently without
guidance.
A teacher might use structured routines and provide frequent
breaks to help the student stay focused.
A teacher might ignore the student's behavior to avoid reinforcing
it.
A teacher might assign more homework to challenge the student.
3. What is a key concept of B. F. Skinner's operant conditioning in behavioral
theory?
Poor behavior is the result of an unchangeable genetic factor.
Good behavior can be encouraged by continual positive
reinforcement.
A reward stimulus should be paired with a neutral stimulus to
improve behavior.
, Punishment increases the likelihood of inappropriate behavior.
4. If a teacher notices that an Asian student is not participating in
discussions due to cultural norms, what strategy could the teacher
implement to encourage participation?
Create a supportive environment that respects cultural norms
while gradually encouraging verbal participation.
Ignore the behavior and focus on academic performance.
Enforce strict participation rules for all students.
Only call on students who are already participating.
5. Describe how a teacher using the humanistic approach might create a
learning environment that supports intrinsic motivation in students.
A teacher using the humanistic approach focuses solely on
standardized testing and assessments.
A teacher using the humanistic approach creates a supportive
and personalized learning environment that encourages
exploration and self-directed learning.
A teacher using the humanistic approach prioritizes rote
memorization of facts.
A teacher using the humanistic approach emphasizes strict
discipline and control over student behavior.
6. Sarena has difficulty in remembering or recalling information. This is a
critical challenge for her in her ninth-grade science class where she must
remember scientific terms for her tests. The speech and language
therapist recommends to the teacher that Sarena may benefit from which
of the following techniques to build memory skills?
Mnemonics
Writing strategies
, Time management strategies
Comprehension strategies
7. In a classroom where students frequently express feelings of being
overwhelmed by assignments, what intervention based on social
cognitive learning theory could a teacher implement to improve student
outcomes?
Increase the number of assignments to challenge students further.
Provide only written instructions without additional support.
Implement peer modeling sessions where students can observe
and discuss project strategies.
Limit group work to encourage individual effort.
8. The engagement of learners in meaningful experiences is a part of
Constructivism
Social Psychology
Cognitivism
Behaviorism
9. What approach to learning emphasizes personalizing learning
environments based on intrinsic motivation?
Humanistic approach
Constructivist approach
Behaviorist approach
Cognitive approach
10. An 8 year old student diagnosed with cerebral palsy is working at grade
level academically but is unable to write, climb, and participate in extra
curricular activities. Which barrier is this student facing?
, Cognitive
Physical
Social/Emotional
Language
11. Describe how fine motor skills develop in early childhood and their
significance in daily activities.
Fine motor skills are unrelated to physical development in early
childhood.
Fine motor skills only involve hand-eye coordination.
Fine motor skills are fully developed by the age of two.
Fine motor skills develop through practice and are crucial for
tasks like tying shoelaces.
12. Which of the following assessments allows a teacher to document
students' growth over time by selecting a progression of work to
demonstrate knowledge of a topic?
Diagnostic assessment
Portfolio assessment
Formative assessment
Normative assessment
13. In a classroom setting, how might a teacher effectively support a child
who is primarily communicating in the holophrastic stage?
By correcting the child whenever they use single words.
By encouraging the child to speak in full sentences immediately.
By ignoring the child's attempts to communicate until they can
use more complex language.
QUESTIONS WITH 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. In Mr. Durgan's U.S. history class, students work in teams to explore,
research, and present a topic to the class. They can choose from a list of
topics or propose a topic to the teacher for approval. Mr. Durgan serves
as their guide and mentor for the project. This is an example of
direct instruction.
an open education approach.
the constructivist approach to learning.
the jigsaw classroom.
2. Describe how a teacher might modify their teaching approach to better
support a student with ADHD in the classroom.
A teacher might allow the student to work independently without
guidance.
A teacher might use structured routines and provide frequent
breaks to help the student stay focused.
A teacher might ignore the student's behavior to avoid reinforcing
it.
A teacher might assign more homework to challenge the student.
3. What is a key concept of B. F. Skinner's operant conditioning in behavioral
theory?
Poor behavior is the result of an unchangeable genetic factor.
Good behavior can be encouraged by continual positive
reinforcement.
A reward stimulus should be paired with a neutral stimulus to
improve behavior.
, Punishment increases the likelihood of inappropriate behavior.
4. If a teacher notices that an Asian student is not participating in
discussions due to cultural norms, what strategy could the teacher
implement to encourage participation?
Create a supportive environment that respects cultural norms
while gradually encouraging verbal participation.
Ignore the behavior and focus on academic performance.
Enforce strict participation rules for all students.
Only call on students who are already participating.
5. Describe how a teacher using the humanistic approach might create a
learning environment that supports intrinsic motivation in students.
A teacher using the humanistic approach focuses solely on
standardized testing and assessments.
A teacher using the humanistic approach creates a supportive
and personalized learning environment that encourages
exploration and self-directed learning.
A teacher using the humanistic approach prioritizes rote
memorization of facts.
A teacher using the humanistic approach emphasizes strict
discipline and control over student behavior.
6. Sarena has difficulty in remembering or recalling information. This is a
critical challenge for her in her ninth-grade science class where she must
remember scientific terms for her tests. The speech and language
therapist recommends to the teacher that Sarena may benefit from which
of the following techniques to build memory skills?
Mnemonics
Writing strategies
, Time management strategies
Comprehension strategies
7. In a classroom where students frequently express feelings of being
overwhelmed by assignments, what intervention based on social
cognitive learning theory could a teacher implement to improve student
outcomes?
Increase the number of assignments to challenge students further.
Provide only written instructions without additional support.
Implement peer modeling sessions where students can observe
and discuss project strategies.
Limit group work to encourage individual effort.
8. The engagement of learners in meaningful experiences is a part of
Constructivism
Social Psychology
Cognitivism
Behaviorism
9. What approach to learning emphasizes personalizing learning
environments based on intrinsic motivation?
Humanistic approach
Constructivist approach
Behaviorist approach
Cognitive approach
10. An 8 year old student diagnosed with cerebral palsy is working at grade
level academically but is unable to write, climb, and participate in extra
curricular activities. Which barrier is this student facing?
, Cognitive
Physical
Social/Emotional
Language
11. Describe how fine motor skills develop in early childhood and their
significance in daily activities.
Fine motor skills are unrelated to physical development in early
childhood.
Fine motor skills only involve hand-eye coordination.
Fine motor skills are fully developed by the age of two.
Fine motor skills develop through practice and are crucial for
tasks like tying shoelaces.
12. Which of the following assessments allows a teacher to document
students' growth over time by selecting a progression of work to
demonstrate knowledge of a topic?
Diagnostic assessment
Portfolio assessment
Formative assessment
Normative assessment
13. In a classroom setting, how might a teacher effectively support a child
who is primarily communicating in the holophrastic stage?
By correcting the child whenever they use single words.
By encouraging the child to speak in full sentences immediately.
By ignoring the child's attempts to communicate until they can
use more complex language.
