WGU D094 Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Correct answer-Popular motivational theory
proposed by Abraham Maslow in 1943.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Main Idea - Correct answer-Individuals must satisfy
a basic series of needs before they can reach their potential.
Maslow's Deficiency Needs - Correct answer-Physiological, Safety, Love and
Belonging, and Esteem
Maslow's Growth Needs - Correct answer-Cognitive, Aesthetic, Self-Actualization,
Transcendence
Maslow's Physiological Need - Correct answer-Biological needs for survival, food,
water, shelter
Maslow's Safety Need - Correct answer-Protection from the elements, law and
order, financial security, and freedom from fear.
Maslow's Love and Belonging Need - Correct answer-Need for interpersonal
relationships - friendships, intimacy, being part of a group.
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,Maslow's Esteem Need - Correct answer-Self-respect, respect from others,
achievement, status, and prestige.
Maslow's Cognitive Need - Correct answer-Curiosity, knowledge, and intellectual
exploration
Maslow's Aesthetic Need - Correct answer-Need focuses on the search for and
expression of beauty and balance.
Maslow's Self-Actualization Need - Correct answer-Personal growth and
fulfillment and the realization of one's personal potential as a human being.
Maslow's Transcendence Need - Correct answer-Meeting spiritual needs or helping
others achieve self-actualization.
Arnold Gesell - Correct answer-First theorist to observe and document stages of
physical development.
Gesell's Maturational Theory - Correct answer-Child's growth & development are
influenced by both their environment and genes in sequential order
Infancy - Correct answer-The stage of development that begins at birth and lasts
between 18 and 24 months. Dozens of motor skills are added.
Early Childhood - Correct answer-The stage of development from 2 - 6 years old.
Improvements occur in both fine and gross motor skills.
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, Middle Childhood - Correct answer-The stage of development from 6 - 10 years
old. Slow but steady gains in weight and height.
Adolescence - Correct answer-The stage of development from 10 - 18 years old.
Weight and height increase rapidly and puberty begins.
Jean Piaget - Correct answer-Swiss psychologist known for his Theory of
Cognitive Development.
Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development - Correct answer-Theory that suggests
children move through four different stages of development. Sensorimotor,
Preoperational, Concrete Operational, and Formal Operational.
Sensorimotor Stage - Correct answer-Stage of development from birth to 2 years.
Infants and toddlers acquire knowledge through sensory experiences and
manipulating objects.
Object Permanence - Correct answer-The understanding that objects continue to
exist even when they cannot be seen. Major development of sensorimotor stage.
Preoperational Stage - Correct answer-Stage of development from 2 to 7 years.
Kids learn through pretend play. Egocentric and struggle to see others perspective.
Concrete Operational Stage - Correct answer-Stage of development from 7 to 11
years. Logical thought begins, and they understand the idea of conservation.
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Answers
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Correct answer-Popular motivational theory
proposed by Abraham Maslow in 1943.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Main Idea - Correct answer-Individuals must satisfy
a basic series of needs before they can reach their potential.
Maslow's Deficiency Needs - Correct answer-Physiological, Safety, Love and
Belonging, and Esteem
Maslow's Growth Needs - Correct answer-Cognitive, Aesthetic, Self-Actualization,
Transcendence
Maslow's Physiological Need - Correct answer-Biological needs for survival, food,
water, shelter
Maslow's Safety Need - Correct answer-Protection from the elements, law and
order, financial security, and freedom from fear.
Maslow's Love and Belonging Need - Correct answer-Need for interpersonal
relationships - friendships, intimacy, being part of a group.
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,Maslow's Esteem Need - Correct answer-Self-respect, respect from others,
achievement, status, and prestige.
Maslow's Cognitive Need - Correct answer-Curiosity, knowledge, and intellectual
exploration
Maslow's Aesthetic Need - Correct answer-Need focuses on the search for and
expression of beauty and balance.
Maslow's Self-Actualization Need - Correct answer-Personal growth and
fulfillment and the realization of one's personal potential as a human being.
Maslow's Transcendence Need - Correct answer-Meeting spiritual needs or helping
others achieve self-actualization.
Arnold Gesell - Correct answer-First theorist to observe and document stages of
physical development.
Gesell's Maturational Theory - Correct answer-Child's growth & development are
influenced by both their environment and genes in sequential order
Infancy - Correct answer-The stage of development that begins at birth and lasts
between 18 and 24 months. Dozens of motor skills are added.
Early Childhood - Correct answer-The stage of development from 2 - 6 years old.
Improvements occur in both fine and gross motor skills.
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, Middle Childhood - Correct answer-The stage of development from 6 - 10 years
old. Slow but steady gains in weight and height.
Adolescence - Correct answer-The stage of development from 10 - 18 years old.
Weight and height increase rapidly and puberty begins.
Jean Piaget - Correct answer-Swiss psychologist known for his Theory of
Cognitive Development.
Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development - Correct answer-Theory that suggests
children move through four different stages of development. Sensorimotor,
Preoperational, Concrete Operational, and Formal Operational.
Sensorimotor Stage - Correct answer-Stage of development from birth to 2 years.
Infants and toddlers acquire knowledge through sensory experiences and
manipulating objects.
Object Permanence - Correct answer-The understanding that objects continue to
exist even when they cannot be seen. Major development of sensorimotor stage.
Preoperational Stage - Correct answer-Stage of development from 2 to 7 years.
Kids learn through pretend play. Egocentric and struggle to see others perspective.
Concrete Operational Stage - Correct answer-Stage of development from 7 to 11
years. Logical thought begins, and they understand the idea of conservation.
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