WGU D094 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 130 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) 2026-2027
Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
Theory that suggests children move through four different stages of
development. Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational,
and Formal Operational.
Sensorimotor Stage
Stage of development from birth to 2 years. Infants and toddlers
acquire knowledge through sensory experiences and manipulating
objects.
,Object Permanence
The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they
cannot be seen. Major development of sensorimotor stage.
Preoperational Stage
Stage of development from 2 to 7 years. Kids learn through pretend
play. Egocentric and struggle to see others perspective.
Concrete Operational Stage
Stage of development from 7 to 11 years. Logical thought begins, and
they understand the idea of conservation.
Formal Operational Stage
Stage of development for 12 years and up. Abstract thought begins.
Higher order thinking and ability to systematically plan for future.
Schema
Categories of knowledge that help us to interpret and understand
the world. An organized pattern of behavior or thought.
, Assimilation
Process of using or transforming the environment so that it can be
placed in preexisting cognitive structures (schema).
Accomodation
Process of changing cognitive structures (schema) in order to accept
something from the environment. Can also develop new schemas.
Equilibration
The attempt to strike a balance between assimilation and
accommodation. The tendency to organize schemas.
Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive Development
Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory that emphasized the important
role of social interactions in the development of children's
cognition.
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 130 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) 2026-2027
Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
Theory that suggests children move through four different stages of
development. Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational,
and Formal Operational.
Sensorimotor Stage
Stage of development from birth to 2 years. Infants and toddlers
acquire knowledge through sensory experiences and manipulating
objects.
,Object Permanence
The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they
cannot be seen. Major development of sensorimotor stage.
Preoperational Stage
Stage of development from 2 to 7 years. Kids learn through pretend
play. Egocentric and struggle to see others perspective.
Concrete Operational Stage
Stage of development from 7 to 11 years. Logical thought begins, and
they understand the idea of conservation.
Formal Operational Stage
Stage of development for 12 years and up. Abstract thought begins.
Higher order thinking and ability to systematically plan for future.
Schema
Categories of knowledge that help us to interpret and understand
the world. An organized pattern of behavior or thought.
, Assimilation
Process of using or transforming the environment so that it can be
placed in preexisting cognitive structures (schema).
Accomodation
Process of changing cognitive structures (schema) in order to accept
something from the environment. Can also develop new schemas.
Equilibration
The attempt to strike a balance between assimilation and
accommodation. The tendency to organize schemas.
Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive Development
Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory that emphasized the important
role of social interactions in the development of children's
cognition.
