WGU D665
WGU D665
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1. Executive Func- the cognitive ability to organize and prioritize the many thoughts that arise from
tion the various parts of the brain, allowing the person to anticipate, strategize, and
plan behavior
2. Hippocampus A neural center located in the limbic system that helps process explicit memories
for storage and maintain attention.
3. Distributed Prac- spacing the study of material to be remembered by including breaks between
tice study periods
4. Neurodiversity the idea that people with special needs have diverse brain structures, with each
person having neurological strengths and weaknesses that should be appreciated,
in much the same way diverse cultures and ethnicities are welcomed
5. Nueroplasticity the ability within the brain to constantly change both the structure and function of
many cells in response to experience or trauma
6. Cognitive style Psychological disturbances often come from irrational and illogical thinking. Con-
theory sistent approach individuals take to problem solve, think, and perception.
7. cognitive rigidity the lack of flexibility in thinking about perspectives that are different from one's
own. An old dog can't learn new tricks.
8. growth mindset belief that qualities can change/improve through effort
9. fixed mindset the idea that we have a set amount of ability that cannot change
10. consolidation The classic theory that memory traces of an event are not fully formed immediately
theory after that event, but take some time to consolidate.
11. aquistion In classical conditioning, the initial stage, when one links a neutral stimulus and
an unconditioned stimulus so that the neutral stimulus begins triggering the
conditioned response. In operant conditioning, the strengthening of a reinforced
response.
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WGU D665
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12. Erikson's Theory Theory that proposes eight stages of human development. Each stage consists of
a unique developmental task that confronts individuals with a crisis that must be
resolved. Built on Piagets theory.
13. Piaget's Theory Theory stating that children actively construct their understanding of the world and
go through four stages of cognitive development.
14. More Knowledge- Someone who has a better understanding or a higher ability level than the learner.
able Other (MKO)
15. Zone of Prox- Vygotsky's concept of the difference between what a child can do alone and what
imal Develop- that child can do with the help of a teacher
ment (ZPD)
16. Educational Prac- Methods and strategies used in teaching and learning.
tices
17. Theoretical Foun- understanding developmental processes and of individual and situational events
dations that can influence outcome
18. learning strate- instructional methodologies focusing on teaching students how to learn; designed
gies to assist students in becoming more actively engaged and involved in their own
learning
19. discovery learn- Approach to instruction in which students develop an understanding of a topic
ing through firsthand interaction with the environment.
20. Self-Directed a style of learning in which the student takes the responsibility or initiative for his
Learning or her learning
21. elaboration Encoding in transferring information from working memory to long term memory
22.
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WGU D665
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_gv617j
1. Executive Func- the cognitive ability to organize and prioritize the many thoughts that arise from
tion the various parts of the brain, allowing the person to anticipate, strategize, and
plan behavior
2. Hippocampus A neural center located in the limbic system that helps process explicit memories
for storage and maintain attention.
3. Distributed Prac- spacing the study of material to be remembered by including breaks between
tice study periods
4. Neurodiversity the idea that people with special needs have diverse brain structures, with each
person having neurological strengths and weaknesses that should be appreciated,
in much the same way diverse cultures and ethnicities are welcomed
5. Nueroplasticity the ability within the brain to constantly change both the structure and function of
many cells in response to experience or trauma
6. Cognitive style Psychological disturbances often come from irrational and illogical thinking. Con-
theory sistent approach individuals take to problem solve, think, and perception.
7. cognitive rigidity the lack of flexibility in thinking about perspectives that are different from one's
own. An old dog can't learn new tricks.
8. growth mindset belief that qualities can change/improve through effort
9. fixed mindset the idea that we have a set amount of ability that cannot change
10. consolidation The classic theory that memory traces of an event are not fully formed immediately
theory after that event, but take some time to consolidate.
11. aquistion In classical conditioning, the initial stage, when one links a neutral stimulus and
an unconditioned stimulus so that the neutral stimulus begins triggering the
conditioned response. In operant conditioning, the strengthening of a reinforced
response.
1/7
, WGU D665
WGU D665
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_gv617j
12. Erikson's Theory Theory that proposes eight stages of human development. Each stage consists of
a unique developmental task that confronts individuals with a crisis that must be
resolved. Built on Piagets theory.
13. Piaget's Theory Theory stating that children actively construct their understanding of the world and
go through four stages of cognitive development.
14. More Knowledge- Someone who has a better understanding or a higher ability level than the learner.
able Other (MKO)
15. Zone of Prox- Vygotsky's concept of the difference between what a child can do alone and what
imal Develop- that child can do with the help of a teacher
ment (ZPD)
16. Educational Prac- Methods and strategies used in teaching and learning.
tices
17. Theoretical Foun- understanding developmental processes and of individual and situational events
dations that can influence outcome
18. learning strate- instructional methodologies focusing on teaching students how to learn; designed
gies to assist students in becoming more actively engaged and involved in their own
learning
19. discovery learn- Approach to instruction in which students develop an understanding of a topic
ing through firsthand interaction with the environment.
20. Self-Directed a style of learning in which the student takes the responsibility or initiative for his
Learning or her learning
21. elaboration Encoding in transferring information from working memory to long term memory
22.
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