WGU D753 PA AND OA 2026 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 286
ITEMS VERIFIED GRADED A+
⩥ neurodivergent. Answer: refers to individuals who have neurological
differences that affect how they process information and interact with
their environment, including people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and
other conditions
⩥ exceptionalities. Answer: varied educational needs arising from
disorders or other unique learning requirements
⩥ metacognition. Answer: refers to the ability to think about and reflect
on one's own thinking processes and involves awareness and control of
one's cognitive processes, including planning, monitoring, and
evaluating
⩥ working memory. Answer: refers to the cognitive system responsible
for temporarily holding and manipulating information needed for
complex cognitive tasks such as reasoning, comprehension, and learning
⩥ emotional regulation. Answer: the ability to manage and control your
feelings in a healthy way, meaning being able to handle your emotions,
like anger, sadness, or excitement, so they don't take over your actions or
make things harder for you. It involves understanding what you're
,feeling, why you're feeling that way, and finding ways to deal with those
feelings that help you stay calm and make good decisions
⩥ executive functions. Answer: higher-level cognitive processes that
enable goal-directed behavior, including skills such as planning,
organizing, decision-making, and self-control
⩥ behavior disorders. Answer: conditions marked by persistent
behaviors that harm social interactions and violate societal norms
⩥ attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Answer: a
neurodevelopmental disorder that causes inattention, hyperactivity, and
impulsivity, symptoms that can disrupt functioning or development
⩥ anxiety disorder. Answer: a group of mental health conditions that
cause excessive fear or worry that disrupts daily life
⩥ autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Answer: a neurodevelopmental
condition that causes challenges in social interaction, communication,
and repetitive behaviors
⩥ conduct disorder. Answer: a behavioral and emotional disorder in
children and teens that is marked by a pattern of violating societal norms
and the rights of others
, ⩥ oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). Answer: a childhood behavioral
disorder that causes defiant, disobedient, and hostile behaviors toward
authority figures
⩥ internalized behaviors. Answer: emotional or psychological responses
turned inward that affect thoughts and feelings
⩥ neurodiversity. Answer: the idea of respecting people's different
brains, valuing their unique strengths and views
⩥ externalized behaviors. Answer: observable actions or behaviors
directed outwardly, often affecting interactions with others
⩥ inattentive presentation. Answer: ADHD subtype characterized by
difficulty sustaining attention, forgetfulness, and disorganization
⩥ hyperactive/impulsive presentation. Answer: ADHD subtype marked
by excessive movement, restlessness, and impulsivity
⩥ combined presentation. Answer: ADHD subtype featuring both
inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive symptoms
⩥ generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Answer: an anxiety disorder that
involves excessive, uncontrollable worry, and increased physiological
arousal
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 286
ITEMS VERIFIED GRADED A+
⩥ neurodivergent. Answer: refers to individuals who have neurological
differences that affect how they process information and interact with
their environment, including people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and
other conditions
⩥ exceptionalities. Answer: varied educational needs arising from
disorders or other unique learning requirements
⩥ metacognition. Answer: refers to the ability to think about and reflect
on one's own thinking processes and involves awareness and control of
one's cognitive processes, including planning, monitoring, and
evaluating
⩥ working memory. Answer: refers to the cognitive system responsible
for temporarily holding and manipulating information needed for
complex cognitive tasks such as reasoning, comprehension, and learning
⩥ emotional regulation. Answer: the ability to manage and control your
feelings in a healthy way, meaning being able to handle your emotions,
like anger, sadness, or excitement, so they don't take over your actions or
make things harder for you. It involves understanding what you're
,feeling, why you're feeling that way, and finding ways to deal with those
feelings that help you stay calm and make good decisions
⩥ executive functions. Answer: higher-level cognitive processes that
enable goal-directed behavior, including skills such as planning,
organizing, decision-making, and self-control
⩥ behavior disorders. Answer: conditions marked by persistent
behaviors that harm social interactions and violate societal norms
⩥ attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Answer: a
neurodevelopmental disorder that causes inattention, hyperactivity, and
impulsivity, symptoms that can disrupt functioning or development
⩥ anxiety disorder. Answer: a group of mental health conditions that
cause excessive fear or worry that disrupts daily life
⩥ autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Answer: a neurodevelopmental
condition that causes challenges in social interaction, communication,
and repetitive behaviors
⩥ conduct disorder. Answer: a behavioral and emotional disorder in
children and teens that is marked by a pattern of violating societal norms
and the rights of others
, ⩥ oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). Answer: a childhood behavioral
disorder that causes defiant, disobedient, and hostile behaviors toward
authority figures
⩥ internalized behaviors. Answer: emotional or psychological responses
turned inward that affect thoughts and feelings
⩥ neurodiversity. Answer: the idea of respecting people's different
brains, valuing their unique strengths and views
⩥ externalized behaviors. Answer: observable actions or behaviors
directed outwardly, often affecting interactions with others
⩥ inattentive presentation. Answer: ADHD subtype characterized by
difficulty sustaining attention, forgetfulness, and disorganization
⩥ hyperactive/impulsive presentation. Answer: ADHD subtype marked
by excessive movement, restlessness, and impulsivity
⩥ combined presentation. Answer: ADHD subtype featuring both
inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive symptoms
⩥ generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Answer: an anxiety disorder that
involves excessive, uncontrollable worry, and increased physiological
arousal
