WGU D664 LEARNER AND LEARNING SCIENCE
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT 192
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE WITH
SOLUTIONS
◉ cerebellum.
Answer: located at the back of the head, the "little brain" helps
control voluntary muscle movements, posture, and balance
◉ cerebrum.
Answer: the front part of the brain responsible for controlling
movement, body temperature, and thinking skills like speaking,
problem-solving, and decision-making; it also handles sensory tasks
like seeing, hearing, and feeling touch
◉ prefrontal cortex.
Answer: plays a crucial role in decision-making, impulse control, and
emotional regulation
◉ parts of the brain and their basic functions.
Answer: brain stem- regulation of essential body functions
limbic system- processing emotions, memory formation, and
decision making
,cerebellum- balance, coordination, and motor control
cerebrum- thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, processing,
information, learning new skills, higher-level thinking
prefrontal cortex- decision-making, impulse control, emotional
regulation, planning, organising, prioritising, tasks
◉ prefrontal cortex development/what is happening in the brain at
different ages.
Answer: elementary school ages (5-11): brain grows quickly-
especially the prefrontal cortex. learn basic skills using the cerebrum
and limbic system.
middle school ages (11-14): prefrontal cortex continues to improve.
planning, organising, handling emotions. conflicts with the limbic
system can cause mood swings and impulsive actions.
high school ages (14-18): prefrontal cortex becomes better at
making decisions and setting goals. more independent, trouble
controlling impulses, and taking risks.
◉ lesson 1 summary.
Answer: the human brain, an intricate organ responsible for
thought, memory, emotion, and sensory experiences, plays a pivotal
role in learning. despite its small sixe, its complexity its evident in its
neural network. the cerebral cortex, rich in grey matter, is linked to
higher processing power. the brain develops until the age of 25 and
continues to adapt through neuroplasticity. key structures like the
, cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem, and limbic system control
cognitive, emotional, and phycological functions.
1- the brain's complexity surpasses its small size, reflected in its
intricate neural network
2- the cerebral cortex's grey matter is associated with higher
processing power
3- neuroplasticity allows the brain to continue developing and
adapting beyond age 25.
◉ encoding.
Answer: the initial processing of information, converting sensory
input into a form that the brain can store and use
◉ storage.
Answer: involves retaining encoded information over time
◉ retrieval.
Answer: the process of accessing stores information when needed
◉ feedback.
Answer: provides information about performance, guiding future
actions to refine learning strategies.
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT 192
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE WITH
SOLUTIONS
◉ cerebellum.
Answer: located at the back of the head, the "little brain" helps
control voluntary muscle movements, posture, and balance
◉ cerebrum.
Answer: the front part of the brain responsible for controlling
movement, body temperature, and thinking skills like speaking,
problem-solving, and decision-making; it also handles sensory tasks
like seeing, hearing, and feeling touch
◉ prefrontal cortex.
Answer: plays a crucial role in decision-making, impulse control, and
emotional regulation
◉ parts of the brain and their basic functions.
Answer: brain stem- regulation of essential body functions
limbic system- processing emotions, memory formation, and
decision making
,cerebellum- balance, coordination, and motor control
cerebrum- thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, processing,
information, learning new skills, higher-level thinking
prefrontal cortex- decision-making, impulse control, emotional
regulation, planning, organising, prioritising, tasks
◉ prefrontal cortex development/what is happening in the brain at
different ages.
Answer: elementary school ages (5-11): brain grows quickly-
especially the prefrontal cortex. learn basic skills using the cerebrum
and limbic system.
middle school ages (11-14): prefrontal cortex continues to improve.
planning, organising, handling emotions. conflicts with the limbic
system can cause mood swings and impulsive actions.
high school ages (14-18): prefrontal cortex becomes better at
making decisions and setting goals. more independent, trouble
controlling impulses, and taking risks.
◉ lesson 1 summary.
Answer: the human brain, an intricate organ responsible for
thought, memory, emotion, and sensory experiences, plays a pivotal
role in learning. despite its small sixe, its complexity its evident in its
neural network. the cerebral cortex, rich in grey matter, is linked to
higher processing power. the brain develops until the age of 25 and
continues to adapt through neuroplasticity. key structures like the
, cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem, and limbic system control
cognitive, emotional, and phycological functions.
1- the brain's complexity surpasses its small size, reflected in its
intricate neural network
2- the cerebral cortex's grey matter is associated with higher
processing power
3- neuroplasticity allows the brain to continue developing and
adapting beyond age 25.
◉ encoding.
Answer: the initial processing of information, converting sensory
input into a form that the brain can store and use
◉ storage.
Answer: involves retaining encoded information over time
◉ retrieval.
Answer: the process of accessing stores information when needed
◉ feedback.
Answer: provides information about performance, guiding future
actions to refine learning strategies.
