Wgu D664 Learners And Learning Science Objective Assessment Exam Review

WGU D664
LEARNERS AND LEARNING SCIENCE
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT EXAM REVIEW



This Exam Review Covers:
 This covers key concepts for WGU D664 (Learning
Science/Theories), brain structure and development, strategies
to counter common learning myths, Piaget’s & Erikson’s stages,
behaviorism/constructivism/cognitivism, and Bloom’s
Taxonomy.
 Questions and Answers

 Expert-Verified explanation

,### Question 1
Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling breathing and heart rate even before
we are born?

A) Cerebellum
B) Limbic System
C) Brainstem
D) Cerebrum

Answer: C) Brainstem

Explanation:
The brainstem is the oldest part of the brain, developing before birth, and it controls
essential basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate to sustain life.

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### Question 2
Which brain structure plays a key role in controlling emotions, memory, and social behavior,
and continues to develop through adolescence?

A) Brainstem
B) Limbic System
C) Cerebellum
D) Cerebrum

Answer: B) Limbic System

Explanation:
The limbic system develops shortly after birth and regulates emotions, memory formation,
and social interactions, maturing through childhood and adolescence.

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### Question 3
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The cerebellum primarily helps with which of the following activities?
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A) Thinking and problem-solving
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B) Balance, coordination, and fine motor tasks like typing or sports
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C) Controlling breathing and heartbeat
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D) Regulating emotions and memory
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Answer: B) Balance, coordination, and fine motor tasks like typing or sports
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The cerebellum develops early in life and is crucial for motor control, including balance and
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coordination needed for activities such as typing, writing, and playing sports.
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### Question 4
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Which part of the brain is the largest and responsible for higher cognitive functions such as r
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easoning and problem-solving?
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A) Limbic System
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B) Cerebellum
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C) Brainstem
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D) Cerebrum
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The cerebrum is the brain’s largest region, undergoing extensive growth during childhood a
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nd adolescence. It governs higher-
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order cognitive processes including thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving.
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### Question 5
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, True or False: The brainstem continues developing primarily after birth and is responsible fo
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r emotions and memory.
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The brainstem develops before birth and is responsible for basic automatic functions like br
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eathing and heart rate. Emotions and memory are controlled by the limbic system, which de
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### Question 6 e’ e’ e’e’


Which brain part develops early in life and supports performing tasks requiring precise coor
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A) Brainstem
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B) Cerebrum
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C) Cerebellum
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The cerebellum begins developing early and is essential for coordination and balance, enabl
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ing fine motor skills such as writing and participating in sports.
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### Question 7 e’ e’ e’e’


What does "myelination" in brain development refer to?
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A) The growth of new brain cells
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B) The process of getting rid of unused brain pathways
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C) The strengthening of brain pathways by insulating nerve fibers
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D) The initial processing of information to store in memory
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