WGU D664 Learner and Learning Science Exam 2025
UPDATE/PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS (complete solutions) ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED
A+!!!
Piaget's Theory - CORRECT ANSWER-Theory stating that children actively
construct their understanding of the world and go through four stages of
cognitive development.
Sensorimotor - CORRECT ANSWER-0in Piaget's theory, the stage (from birth to
about 2 years of age) during which infants know the world mostly in terms of
their sensory impressions and motor activities
Preoperational stage - CORRECT ANSWER-imaginative play to help students
understand complicated concept and develop emotionally
Concrete operational - CORRECT ANSWER-the stage of cognitive development
(from about 6 or 7 to 11 years of age) during which children gain the mental
operations that enable them to think logically about concrete events
,Formal operational - CORRECT ANSWER-the stage of cognitive development
(normally beginning about age 12) during which people begin to think logically
about abstract concepts
Cerebrum - CORRECT ANSWER-higher level of thinking, problem solving
Prefrontal cortex - CORRECT ANSWER-prioritizing task, decision making,
emotional regulation
Brain stem - CORRECT ANSWER-Regulation of essential body functions
Cerebellum - CORRECT ANSWER-balance, motor skills
Limbic system - CORRECT ANSWER-Process emotions, memory formation, inner
part of brain
Erikson's Psychosocial Theory - CORRECT ANSWER-stage theory of psychosocial
development, lifespan consists of eight dilemmas that must be solved correctly in
order to solve the next dilemma
Trust vs. Mistrust - CORRECT ANSWER-first stage during the first year of life,
infants learn to trust when they are cared for in a consistent warm manner
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt - CORRECT ANSWER-1-3 a toddler learns to
exercise will and to do things independently; failure to do so causes shame and
doubt
,Initiative vs. Guilt - CORRECT ANSWER-3-6 third stage in which the child finds
independence in planning, playing and other activities
Industry vs. Inferiority - CORRECT ANSWER-between 6 and 12 years, when the
child learns to be productive, positive reinforcement, praise, avoid criticism
identity vs. role confusion - CORRECT ANSWER-stage during which teenagers
and young adults search for and become their true selves
Vygotsky's Theory - CORRECT ANSWER-A sociocultural cognitive theory that
emphasizes how culture and social interaction guide cognitive development.
Erikson day to day for autonomy vs shame and doubt 1-3 years old - CORRECT
ANSWER-encourage independence performance of task
Erikson day to day industry vs inferiority 6-12 years old - CORRECT ANSWER-
encourage a mindset of perseverance and success
Erikson 15 year old going through identity vs role confusion use day to day -
CORRECT ANSWER-use self reflection to explore interest and value
Songs to help memorize - CORRECT ANSWER-cognitivism
, Bloom's taxonomy learn about personal bias - CORRECT ANSWER-biases affect
thinking after learning to identify biases in scenarios
Teacher wants assignment based on theory of constructivism what assignment
should be used? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inquiry-based problem solving
Storage (think storage unit) - CORRECT ANSWER-information for later use
Encoding - CORRECT ANSWER-store and use information
Retrieval - CORRECT ANSWER-stored information when needed
Meta cognition - CORRECT ANSWER-understand ones thinking process
Cognitive Rigidity - CORRECT ANSWER-Growth mindset
Retrieval practice - CORRECT ANSWER-remembering stored information,
information being held
Interleaving - CORRECT ANSWER-covering multiple types of problems during
one study session
UPDATE/PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS (complete solutions) ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED
A+!!!
Piaget's Theory - CORRECT ANSWER-Theory stating that children actively
construct their understanding of the world and go through four stages of
cognitive development.
Sensorimotor - CORRECT ANSWER-0in Piaget's theory, the stage (from birth to
about 2 years of age) during which infants know the world mostly in terms of
their sensory impressions and motor activities
Preoperational stage - CORRECT ANSWER-imaginative play to help students
understand complicated concept and develop emotionally
Concrete operational - CORRECT ANSWER-the stage of cognitive development
(from about 6 or 7 to 11 years of age) during which children gain the mental
operations that enable them to think logically about concrete events
,Formal operational - CORRECT ANSWER-the stage of cognitive development
(normally beginning about age 12) during which people begin to think logically
about abstract concepts
Cerebrum - CORRECT ANSWER-higher level of thinking, problem solving
Prefrontal cortex - CORRECT ANSWER-prioritizing task, decision making,
emotional regulation
Brain stem - CORRECT ANSWER-Regulation of essential body functions
Cerebellum - CORRECT ANSWER-balance, motor skills
Limbic system - CORRECT ANSWER-Process emotions, memory formation, inner
part of brain
Erikson's Psychosocial Theory - CORRECT ANSWER-stage theory of psychosocial
development, lifespan consists of eight dilemmas that must be solved correctly in
order to solve the next dilemma
Trust vs. Mistrust - CORRECT ANSWER-first stage during the first year of life,
infants learn to trust when they are cared for in a consistent warm manner
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt - CORRECT ANSWER-1-3 a toddler learns to
exercise will and to do things independently; failure to do so causes shame and
doubt
,Initiative vs. Guilt - CORRECT ANSWER-3-6 third stage in which the child finds
independence in planning, playing and other activities
Industry vs. Inferiority - CORRECT ANSWER-between 6 and 12 years, when the
child learns to be productive, positive reinforcement, praise, avoid criticism
identity vs. role confusion - CORRECT ANSWER-stage during which teenagers
and young adults search for and become their true selves
Vygotsky's Theory - CORRECT ANSWER-A sociocultural cognitive theory that
emphasizes how culture and social interaction guide cognitive development.
Erikson day to day for autonomy vs shame and doubt 1-3 years old - CORRECT
ANSWER-encourage independence performance of task
Erikson day to day industry vs inferiority 6-12 years old - CORRECT ANSWER-
encourage a mindset of perseverance and success
Erikson 15 year old going through identity vs role confusion use day to day -
CORRECT ANSWER-use self reflection to explore interest and value
Songs to help memorize - CORRECT ANSWER-cognitivism
, Bloom's taxonomy learn about personal bias - CORRECT ANSWER-biases affect
thinking after learning to identify biases in scenarios
Teacher wants assignment based on theory of constructivism what assignment
should be used? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inquiry-based problem solving
Storage (think storage unit) - CORRECT ANSWER-information for later use
Encoding - CORRECT ANSWER-store and use information
Retrieval - CORRECT ANSWER-stored information when needed
Meta cognition - CORRECT ANSWER-understand ones thinking process
Cognitive Rigidity - CORRECT ANSWER-Growth mindset
Retrieval practice - CORRECT ANSWER-remembering stored information,
information being held
Interleaving - CORRECT ANSWER-covering multiple types of problems during
one study session
