WGU D389 TASK 2 | LEARNING STRATEGIES IN HIGHER
EDUCATION | 2026 UPDATE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Sophia is a college student meeting with her mentor later in the day, and part of their weekly call
involves setting a SMART goal for the coming week. While setting goals using this format has been
helpful, Sophia often fails to account for life circumstances (including a busy family life with many
activities for her children) that might make her goals unrealistic given her circumstances. She plans to
talk to her mentor about this during today's meeting and wants to have a goal ready. What is an
appropriate SMART goal for Sophia?
"I will study for 30 hours during the next week with no excuses."
"I will study every night uninterrupted from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m."
"I will study when I can and really focus once my children's activities slow down."
"I will study on my tablet during my children's activities and for one hour after they are in bed - ANSWER
- "I will study on my tablet during my children's activities and for one hour after they are in bed
Miguel has an objective assessment (OA) to complete for his next course. He has been delaying this
course because he does not have any background in the subject, and it is his first OA. He is unsure of
how to approach his study time. His family is out of town, and he has an entire day to devote to this
course.Which strategy should Miguel follow to give him the best chance of success?
Start studying after dinner until he cannot stay awake any longer
Get up early and spend two six-hour sessions reading the course material
Establish no specific study time and just fit it in around other projects
Plan a few one-hour sessions with 5- to 10-minute breaks in between each - ANSWER - Plan a few one-
hour sessions with 5- to 10-minute breaks in between each
What is an example of procrastination?
"I will write my essay tomorrow morning since it is due in the afternoon because I work better under
pressure."
, "I will take my planned ten-minute break, and then I will write the summary due tomorrow."
"I will complete my math assignment that is due today, then review my essay due tomorrow."
"I will review the text before I write my summary." - ANSWER - "I will write my essay tomorrow morning
since it is due in the afternoon because I work better under pressure."
What is a strategy for overcoming cognitive distortions?
Track incomplete tasks
Identify where incorrect choices were made
Focus on the events of the day that lead to stress
Focus on the positive - ANSWER - Focus on the positive
What is the recommended approach for full-time learners to fit in study time?
Finish reading assignments during meal and rest breaks, and complete writing assignments at home
Study while eating a meal
Find an hour-long block of uninterrupted time to study
Study in 30-minute power sessions - ANSWER - Study in 30-minute power sessions
Why must healthcare professionals engage in continuing education throughout their careers?
Education in the healthcare field only provides a base of knowledge, so healthcare workers must engage
in continuing education to develop real expertise.
Certification requirements change annually, so healthcare workers must learn what is new for
recertification.
Health and human services providers may forget things that they learned over time.
Healthcare workers must remain knowledgeable about new findings in their areas of expertise. -
ANSWER - Healthcare workers must remain knowledgeable about new findings in their areas of
expertise.
What is a strategy to improve your performance on tests?
Break the test into sections and focus on the questions in which you are confident.
Read every response option before answering any question.
EDUCATION | 2026 UPDATE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Sophia is a college student meeting with her mentor later in the day, and part of their weekly call
involves setting a SMART goal for the coming week. While setting goals using this format has been
helpful, Sophia often fails to account for life circumstances (including a busy family life with many
activities for her children) that might make her goals unrealistic given her circumstances. She plans to
talk to her mentor about this during today's meeting and wants to have a goal ready. What is an
appropriate SMART goal for Sophia?
"I will study for 30 hours during the next week with no excuses."
"I will study every night uninterrupted from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m."
"I will study when I can and really focus once my children's activities slow down."
"I will study on my tablet during my children's activities and for one hour after they are in bed - ANSWER
- "I will study on my tablet during my children's activities and for one hour after they are in bed
Miguel has an objective assessment (OA) to complete for his next course. He has been delaying this
course because he does not have any background in the subject, and it is his first OA. He is unsure of
how to approach his study time. His family is out of town, and he has an entire day to devote to this
course.Which strategy should Miguel follow to give him the best chance of success?
Start studying after dinner until he cannot stay awake any longer
Get up early and spend two six-hour sessions reading the course material
Establish no specific study time and just fit it in around other projects
Plan a few one-hour sessions with 5- to 10-minute breaks in between each - ANSWER - Plan a few one-
hour sessions with 5- to 10-minute breaks in between each
What is an example of procrastination?
"I will write my essay tomorrow morning since it is due in the afternoon because I work better under
pressure."
, "I will take my planned ten-minute break, and then I will write the summary due tomorrow."
"I will complete my math assignment that is due today, then review my essay due tomorrow."
"I will review the text before I write my summary." - ANSWER - "I will write my essay tomorrow morning
since it is due in the afternoon because I work better under pressure."
What is a strategy for overcoming cognitive distortions?
Track incomplete tasks
Identify where incorrect choices were made
Focus on the events of the day that lead to stress
Focus on the positive - ANSWER - Focus on the positive
What is the recommended approach for full-time learners to fit in study time?
Finish reading assignments during meal and rest breaks, and complete writing assignments at home
Study while eating a meal
Find an hour-long block of uninterrupted time to study
Study in 30-minute power sessions - ANSWER - Study in 30-minute power sessions
Why must healthcare professionals engage in continuing education throughout their careers?
Education in the healthcare field only provides a base of knowledge, so healthcare workers must engage
in continuing education to develop real expertise.
Certification requirements change annually, so healthcare workers must learn what is new for
recertification.
Health and human services providers may forget things that they learned over time.
Healthcare workers must remain knowledgeable about new findings in their areas of expertise. -
ANSWER - Healthcare workers must remain knowledgeable about new findings in their areas of
expertise.
What is a strategy to improve your performance on tests?
Break the test into sections and focus on the questions in which you are confident.
Read every response option before answering any question.
