WGU D664 Learner and Learning Science
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT ACTUAL EXAM
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1. Sensory Exploration - ANSWER ✔ involves activities that engage the
senses—touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste—helping children explore
and understand the world around them
2. Autonomy versus shame/doubt stage - ANSWER ✔ This stage involves a
child's journey toward independence and decision-making
3. Trust versus mistrust stage - ANSWER ✔ Infants learn to rely on caregivers
for their basic needs, fostering trust—while inconsistency in meeting these
needs can lead to mistrust, suspicion, and anxiety about their environment.
4. Object permanence - ANSWER ✔ the understanding that something still
exists even though it cannot be seen or heard
5. Sensorimotor stage - ANSWER ✔ Infants (0-2 years old) explore through
senses and actions, developing an understanding of object permanence and
laying cognitive foundations
6. Cognitive Transition - ANSWER ✔ The transition from the sensorimotor
stage to the preoperational stage is marked by mastery of object permanence,
recognition of themselves as separate from their environment, and the
realization that they can affect the objects and people
around them.
,7. Sensorimotor - ANSWER ✔ Children know the world through movement
and their senses. They learn through grasping, sucking, looking,
and listening.
8. The neuroscience of cognitive styles - ANSWER ✔ explores how
individuals have different abilities and approaches to thinking and problem-
solving.
9. Cognitive Style - ANSWER ✔ refers to the consistent approach individuals
take to problem-solving, thinking, perception, and memory across various
tasks, influencing how they process information and interact with their
environment.
10.Neuroplasticity is characterized by the brain's ability to ..... - ANSWER ✔
adapt and reorganize in response to experience, learning, and environmental
changes. This process involves the formation of new neural connections, the
strengthening or weakening of existing connections, and even the generation
of new neurons. (WGU)
11.Neurodiversity refers to... - ANSWER ✔ embracing and celebrating the
natural variation in cognitive functioning and neurological differences
among individuals. It recognizes that neurological differences, such as
autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other conditions, are a natural part of human
individuality and should be respected and accommodated.
12.Cognitive rigidity - ANSWER ✔ The myth of cognitive rigidity suggests
that our cognitive abilities become rigid and fixed as we age, making it
harder to learn new things.
13.Differentiated Instruction - ANSWER ✔ recognizes that every student is
unique and tailors teaching to individual needs, interests, and readiness
levels
14.social and emotional learning SEL - ANSWER ✔ equips students with the
skills and competencies to navigate the complexities of life
15.The myth of the brain is a computer suggests... - ANSWER ✔ the brain
works like a machine, processing information linearly and logically.
, However, this oversimplification ignores the complexity and adaptability of
the human brain, which is influenced by emotions, experiences, and
connections between neurons.
16.Information processing theory - ANSWER ✔ includes encoding, storage,
and retrieval, further strengthens this comparison by using terminology like
computer functions. Concepts like sensory input, working memory, and
long-term memory, which are fundamental to understanding brain function,
also echo the language and processes of computer systems. However, the
danger lies in going beyond this comparison, as it oversimplifies the brain's
complexity and fails to capture its holistic nature. By recognizing the
limitations of the brain-computer comparison, we can move beyond the
myth and embrace a more detailed understanding of the brain's complex
connections to the body.
17.The neuroscience of the embodied mind... - ANSWER ✔ explores how our
bodies and experiences shape our thoughts, emotions, and perceptions. It
highlights the interconnectedness between the brain, body, and environment,
emphasizing that cognition is not solely confined to the brain but emerges
from interactions with the world around us.
18.Encoding - ANSWER ✔ Process that involves transforming sensory input
into useable information
19.Storage - ANSWER ✔ Holds processed information for later use.
20.Feedback - ANSWER ✔ Receiving information about performance.
21.Retrieval - ANSWER ✔ Accessing information that is being held.
22.Metacognition - ANSWER ✔ Understanding own thought process
23.Retrieval practices - ANSWER ✔ Intentionally remembering stored
information
24.Interleaving - ANSWER ✔ covering multiple types of problems during ONE
study session- like getting multiple flavors of ice cream in one cup.
, 25.Retrieval Practices - ANSWER ✔ Students quiz one another on important
concepts to prepare for an exam.
26.Which instructional activity in a high school class aligns with Vygotsky's
view of development? - ANSWER ✔ Allowing students to discuss new
ideas in groups of peers
27.A teacher is working with a two-year-old who is in Erickson's "autonomy vs.
shame and doubt" stage of development. Which strategy should the teacher
implement for day-to-day interactions based on this stage of development? -
ANSWER ✔ Encouraging the independent performance of tasks
28.A teacher is working with an eight-year-old who is in Erickson's "industry
vs. inferiority" stage of development. Which strategy should the teacher
implement for day-to-day interactions based on this stage of development? -
ANSWER ✔ Encouraging a mindset of perseverance and success
29.A teacher is working with a 15-year-old who is in Erickson's "identity vs.
role confusion" stage of development. Which strategy should the teacher
implement for day-to-day interactions based on this stage of development? -
ANSWER ✔ Using self-reflection to explore interests and values
30.A teacher uses simple rhymes to help students remember important
formulas. Which learning theory forms the basis of the strategy in this
scenario? - ANSWER ✔ Cognitivism
31.A teacher uses songs to help students memorize the names of states and state
capitals. What is the learning theory underlying the teaching approach in this
scenario? - ANSWER ✔ Cognitivism
32.A teacher wants to use day-to-day instructional strategies that are in
alignment with constructivism. What is an example of an implementation of
this theory? - ANSWER ✔ Starting each lesson by making connections to
previously learned concepts
33.Which teaching strategy demonstrates the use of progressive complexity
based on Bloom's Taxonomy to help students learn about personal bias in a
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT ACTUAL EXAM
PREP 2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT SOLUTIONS WITH
RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
1. Sensory Exploration - ANSWER ✔ involves activities that engage the
senses—touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste—helping children explore
and understand the world around them
2. Autonomy versus shame/doubt stage - ANSWER ✔ This stage involves a
child's journey toward independence and decision-making
3. Trust versus mistrust stage - ANSWER ✔ Infants learn to rely on caregivers
for their basic needs, fostering trust—while inconsistency in meeting these
needs can lead to mistrust, suspicion, and anxiety about their environment.
4. Object permanence - ANSWER ✔ the understanding that something still
exists even though it cannot be seen or heard
5. Sensorimotor stage - ANSWER ✔ Infants (0-2 years old) explore through
senses and actions, developing an understanding of object permanence and
laying cognitive foundations
6. Cognitive Transition - ANSWER ✔ The transition from the sensorimotor
stage to the preoperational stage is marked by mastery of object permanence,
recognition of themselves as separate from their environment, and the
realization that they can affect the objects and people
around them.
,7. Sensorimotor - ANSWER ✔ Children know the world through movement
and their senses. They learn through grasping, sucking, looking,
and listening.
8. The neuroscience of cognitive styles - ANSWER ✔ explores how
individuals have different abilities and approaches to thinking and problem-
solving.
9. Cognitive Style - ANSWER ✔ refers to the consistent approach individuals
take to problem-solving, thinking, perception, and memory across various
tasks, influencing how they process information and interact with their
environment.
10.Neuroplasticity is characterized by the brain's ability to ..... - ANSWER ✔
adapt and reorganize in response to experience, learning, and environmental
changes. This process involves the formation of new neural connections, the
strengthening or weakening of existing connections, and even the generation
of new neurons. (WGU)
11.Neurodiversity refers to... - ANSWER ✔ embracing and celebrating the
natural variation in cognitive functioning and neurological differences
among individuals. It recognizes that neurological differences, such as
autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other conditions, are a natural part of human
individuality and should be respected and accommodated.
12.Cognitive rigidity - ANSWER ✔ The myth of cognitive rigidity suggests
that our cognitive abilities become rigid and fixed as we age, making it
harder to learn new things.
13.Differentiated Instruction - ANSWER ✔ recognizes that every student is
unique and tailors teaching to individual needs, interests, and readiness
levels
14.social and emotional learning SEL - ANSWER ✔ equips students with the
skills and competencies to navigate the complexities of life
15.The myth of the brain is a computer suggests... - ANSWER ✔ the brain
works like a machine, processing information linearly and logically.
, However, this oversimplification ignores the complexity and adaptability of
the human brain, which is influenced by emotions, experiences, and
connections between neurons.
16.Information processing theory - ANSWER ✔ includes encoding, storage,
and retrieval, further strengthens this comparison by using terminology like
computer functions. Concepts like sensory input, working memory, and
long-term memory, which are fundamental to understanding brain function,
also echo the language and processes of computer systems. However, the
danger lies in going beyond this comparison, as it oversimplifies the brain's
complexity and fails to capture its holistic nature. By recognizing the
limitations of the brain-computer comparison, we can move beyond the
myth and embrace a more detailed understanding of the brain's complex
connections to the body.
17.The neuroscience of the embodied mind... - ANSWER ✔ explores how our
bodies and experiences shape our thoughts, emotions, and perceptions. It
highlights the interconnectedness between the brain, body, and environment,
emphasizing that cognition is not solely confined to the brain but emerges
from interactions with the world around us.
18.Encoding - ANSWER ✔ Process that involves transforming sensory input
into useable information
19.Storage - ANSWER ✔ Holds processed information for later use.
20.Feedback - ANSWER ✔ Receiving information about performance.
21.Retrieval - ANSWER ✔ Accessing information that is being held.
22.Metacognition - ANSWER ✔ Understanding own thought process
23.Retrieval practices - ANSWER ✔ Intentionally remembering stored
information
24.Interleaving - ANSWER ✔ covering multiple types of problems during ONE
study session- like getting multiple flavors of ice cream in one cup.
, 25.Retrieval Practices - ANSWER ✔ Students quiz one another on important
concepts to prepare for an exam.
26.Which instructional activity in a high school class aligns with Vygotsky's
view of development? - ANSWER ✔ Allowing students to discuss new
ideas in groups of peers
27.A teacher is working with a two-year-old who is in Erickson's "autonomy vs.
shame and doubt" stage of development. Which strategy should the teacher
implement for day-to-day interactions based on this stage of development? -
ANSWER ✔ Encouraging the independent performance of tasks
28.A teacher is working with an eight-year-old who is in Erickson's "industry
vs. inferiority" stage of development. Which strategy should the teacher
implement for day-to-day interactions based on this stage of development? -
ANSWER ✔ Encouraging a mindset of perseverance and success
29.A teacher is working with a 15-year-old who is in Erickson's "identity vs.
role confusion" stage of development. Which strategy should the teacher
implement for day-to-day interactions based on this stage of development? -
ANSWER ✔ Using self-reflection to explore interests and values
30.A teacher uses simple rhymes to help students remember important
formulas. Which learning theory forms the basis of the strategy in this
scenario? - ANSWER ✔ Cognitivism
31.A teacher uses songs to help students memorize the names of states and state
capitals. What is the learning theory underlying the teaching approach in this
scenario? - ANSWER ✔ Cognitivism
32.A teacher wants to use day-to-day instructional strategies that are in
alignment with constructivism. What is an example of an implementation of
this theory? - ANSWER ✔ Starting each lesson by making connections to
previously learned concepts
33.Which teaching strategy demonstrates the use of progressive complexity
based on Bloom's Taxonomy to help students learn about personal bias in a
