WGU HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT D202 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE
SOLUTION WITH 100% ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS BEST
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
When we use the word abstract to refer to principles such as freedom and morality, we mean
that: - CORRECT ANSWERS they have no physical reference
Developing hypotheses based on what might logically occur is called: - CORRECT
ANSWERS Hypothetical-deductive reasoning
Adolescents demonstrate hypothetical-deductive reasoning instead of solving problems
through ____, which younger children tend to do. - CORRECT ANSWERS Trial and error
If A>B and B>C, Then A>C. this relationship is called: - CORRECT ANSWERS transitivity
The heightened self-focus that many adolescents experience is called: - CORRECT
ANSWERS egocentrism
The adolescent's belief that those around them are as concerned and focused on their
appearance as they themselves are is called the: - CORRECT ANSWERS invisible
audience
The adolescent's belief that one is unique and special is called: - CORRECT ANSWERS
Personal fable
Thinking about one's thoughts and feelings is called: - CORRECT ANSWERS
introspection
Approaching problems at a level that is too complex and failing because the tasks are too
simple is called: - CORRECT ANSWERS Pseudostupidity
,WGU HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT D202 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE
SOLUTION WITH 100% ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS BEST
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
When people pretend to be what they are not, this is called: - CORRECT ANSWERS
hypocrisy
Insisting upon high standards of behavior is called: - CORRECT ANSWERS idealism
Self-regulation, or the ability to control impulses, is especially likely to fail when: - CORRECT
ANSWERS There is high stress or high demand on mental functions
Inductive reasoning can be defined as: - CORRECT ANSWERS using specific
observations, or specific comments from those in authority, to draw general conclusions
Deductive reasoning can be defined as: - CORRECT ANSWERS proposing specific
conclusions based on a general overarching principle
Which is more likely to produce accurate results, inductive reasoning or deductive reasoning? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Deductive, assuming that the premises on which it is based on
accurate
The notion that humans have two distinct networks-intuitive and analytic- for processing
information is called the ___ model - CORRECT ANSWERS Dual-process
In the dual-process model, ___ is automatic, unconscious, and fast, as well as more experiential
and emotional. - CORRECT ANSWERS intuitive
In the dual-process model, ____ is deliberate, conscious, and rational. - CORRECT
ANSWERS Analytic
,WGU HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT D202 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE
SOLUTION WITH 100% ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS BEST
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
The percentage of 16-24 year olds who are not enrolled in school and do not have high school
credentials such as diploma or ged certificate is referred to as the: - CORRECT ANSWERS
status dropout rate
According to the U.S. Department of Education, the dropout rate among high school students
was ____ in 2013 - CORRECT ANSWERS 7%
Which group of kids has the highest high school dropout rate? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Hispanic
Research has indicated that teenagers who work more than 20 hours a week are at risk for: -
CORRECT ANSWERS Increased substance abuse, declining grades, earlier sexual
behavior
Feeling competent in several areas is associated with high self-esteem in adolescence. Which of
the following is Not one of those areas: Academic performance, peer relationships, athletic
abilities, appearance. - CORRECT ANSWERS Academic performance
The term psychological moratorium means that: - CORRECT ANSWERS Teenagers put
on hold commitment to an identity while exploring the options
Eriskson believed that the primary psychosocial task of adolescence was: - CORRECT
ANSWERS Establishing an identity
According to Marcia's theory of identity formation, identity diffusion is a status that
characterizes those who: - CORRECT ANSWERS have neither explored the options, nor
made a commitment to an identity
, WGU HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT D202 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE
SOLUTION WITH 100% ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS BEST
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
According to marcia's theory of identity formation, identity achievement is a status that
characterized those who: - CORRECT ANSWERS after exploration have made a
commitment
According to Marcia's theory of identity formation, identity moratorium is a status that
characterized those who: - CORRECT ANSWERS are actively exploring in an attempt to
establish an identity, but have yet to make any commitments
According to marcia's theory of identity formation, identity foreclosure is a status that
characterizes those who: - CORRECT ANSWERS have made a commitment to an
identity without having explored the options
Arjun has taken several different introductory-level core classes in college and has settled on a
major based on his enjoyment of one of those subject areas and its fit with his career interest.
This best Represents: - CORRECT ANSWERS identity achievement
Ammon doesn't pay much attention to political issues and hasn't made any efforts to find a
political party or candidate to support. He probably won't vote in the next election. This best
represencts: - CORRECT ANSWERS Identity diffusion
Rhiannon has many different career interests and has taken high school classes representing
several different career paths. However, she hasnt yet found one she really identifies with. This
best represents: - CORRECT ANSWERS Identity moratorium
Wei plans to vote the same way her parents do and support the same candidates and political
party they support. She hasn't thought about her own beliefs, but rather is just doing the same
thing her parents do. This best represents: - CORRECT ANSWERS Identity foreclosure
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE
SOLUTION WITH 100% ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS BEST
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
When we use the word abstract to refer to principles such as freedom and morality, we mean
that: - CORRECT ANSWERS they have no physical reference
Developing hypotheses based on what might logically occur is called: - CORRECT
ANSWERS Hypothetical-deductive reasoning
Adolescents demonstrate hypothetical-deductive reasoning instead of solving problems
through ____, which younger children tend to do. - CORRECT ANSWERS Trial and error
If A>B and B>C, Then A>C. this relationship is called: - CORRECT ANSWERS transitivity
The heightened self-focus that many adolescents experience is called: - CORRECT
ANSWERS egocentrism
The adolescent's belief that those around them are as concerned and focused on their
appearance as they themselves are is called the: - CORRECT ANSWERS invisible
audience
The adolescent's belief that one is unique and special is called: - CORRECT ANSWERS
Personal fable
Thinking about one's thoughts and feelings is called: - CORRECT ANSWERS
introspection
Approaching problems at a level that is too complex and failing because the tasks are too
simple is called: - CORRECT ANSWERS Pseudostupidity
,WGU HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT D202 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE
SOLUTION WITH 100% ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS BEST
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
When people pretend to be what they are not, this is called: - CORRECT ANSWERS
hypocrisy
Insisting upon high standards of behavior is called: - CORRECT ANSWERS idealism
Self-regulation, or the ability to control impulses, is especially likely to fail when: - CORRECT
ANSWERS There is high stress or high demand on mental functions
Inductive reasoning can be defined as: - CORRECT ANSWERS using specific
observations, or specific comments from those in authority, to draw general conclusions
Deductive reasoning can be defined as: - CORRECT ANSWERS proposing specific
conclusions based on a general overarching principle
Which is more likely to produce accurate results, inductive reasoning or deductive reasoning? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Deductive, assuming that the premises on which it is based on
accurate
The notion that humans have two distinct networks-intuitive and analytic- for processing
information is called the ___ model - CORRECT ANSWERS Dual-process
In the dual-process model, ___ is automatic, unconscious, and fast, as well as more experiential
and emotional. - CORRECT ANSWERS intuitive
In the dual-process model, ____ is deliberate, conscious, and rational. - CORRECT
ANSWERS Analytic
,WGU HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT D202 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE
SOLUTION WITH 100% ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS BEST
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
The percentage of 16-24 year olds who are not enrolled in school and do not have high school
credentials such as diploma or ged certificate is referred to as the: - CORRECT ANSWERS
status dropout rate
According to the U.S. Department of Education, the dropout rate among high school students
was ____ in 2013 - CORRECT ANSWERS 7%
Which group of kids has the highest high school dropout rate? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Hispanic
Research has indicated that teenagers who work more than 20 hours a week are at risk for: -
CORRECT ANSWERS Increased substance abuse, declining grades, earlier sexual
behavior
Feeling competent in several areas is associated with high self-esteem in adolescence. Which of
the following is Not one of those areas: Academic performance, peer relationships, athletic
abilities, appearance. - CORRECT ANSWERS Academic performance
The term psychological moratorium means that: - CORRECT ANSWERS Teenagers put
on hold commitment to an identity while exploring the options
Eriskson believed that the primary psychosocial task of adolescence was: - CORRECT
ANSWERS Establishing an identity
According to Marcia's theory of identity formation, identity diffusion is a status that
characterizes those who: - CORRECT ANSWERS have neither explored the options, nor
made a commitment to an identity
, WGU HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT D202 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE
SOLUTION WITH 100% ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS BEST
GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
According to marcia's theory of identity formation, identity achievement is a status that
characterized those who: - CORRECT ANSWERS after exploration have made a
commitment
According to Marcia's theory of identity formation, identity moratorium is a status that
characterized those who: - CORRECT ANSWERS are actively exploring in an attempt to
establish an identity, but have yet to make any commitments
According to marcia's theory of identity formation, identity foreclosure is a status that
characterizes those who: - CORRECT ANSWERS have made a commitment to an
identity without having explored the options
Arjun has taken several different introductory-level core classes in college and has settled on a
major based on his enjoyment of one of those subject areas and its fit with his career interest.
This best Represents: - CORRECT ANSWERS identity achievement
Ammon doesn't pay much attention to political issues and hasn't made any efforts to find a
political party or candidate to support. He probably won't vote in the next election. This best
represencts: - CORRECT ANSWERS Identity diffusion
Rhiannon has many different career interests and has taken high school classes representing
several different career paths. However, she hasnt yet found one she really identifies with. This
best represents: - CORRECT ANSWERS Identity moratorium
Wei plans to vote the same way her parents do and support the same candidates and political
party they support. She hasn't thought about her own beliefs, but rather is just doing the same
thing her parents do. This best represents: - CORRECT ANSWERS Identity foreclosure
