WGU D094 - EDUCATIONAL
PSYCHOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT OF
CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS PRE-
ASSESSMENT NEWEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | A+
GRADE 2025
A fifth-grade student is having difficulty listening and
retaining information. The teacher notices that the student
looks pale and has brittle hair and nails. Which physical
barrier is likely affecting this student's learning and
performance?
Nutrition
Sleep
Stress
Hearing Correct Answer Nutrition
A fourth-grade student complains of headaches, stomach
pain, and nausea. The teacher notices the student seems
anxious and has difficulty focusing. Based on this
information, which barrier is likely affecting this student's
learning and performance?
Poverty
Stress
Poor nutrition
Sleep deprivation Correct Answer Stress
,A high school teacher notices a sudden drop in a student's
grades and a change in the way the student dresses for
school. Which developmental barrier is likely affecting this
student's performance?
Retention difficulties
Theoretical conceptualization
Peer pressure
Analytical miscues Correct Answer Peer pressure
While solving a multistep math problem, a student forgets
the second and third steps while implementing the first.
During reading, the student often forgets what was at the
beginning of the paragraph before reaching the end of a
paragraph. Which memory deficit is likely affecting this
student's learning and performance?
Working memory
Short-term memory
Long-term memory storage
Long-term memory retrieval Correct Answer Working
memory
A fourth-grade student frequently says sentences that do
not make sense, has trouble learning new words, and
often repeats phrases when telling a story or answering
questions. The teacher notices the student confuses verb
tenses and uses "um," "stuff," and "things" when speaking
rather than more specific words. Which type of barrier is
likely affecting this student's learning?
Cognitive impairment
Autism
, Language disorder
Dyslexia Correct Answer Language disorder
Due to family circumstances, a high-performing student
suffers from inadequate sleep. Which learning and
performance impact would be consistent with the student
in this scenario?
Decreased ability to focus
Decreased rate in physical growth
Decreased ability to classify and organize
Decreased rate of language acquisition Correct Answer
Decreased ability to focus
An extremely intelligent middle school student does not
complete work, is suspicious of those who want to be
friendly, and is very judgmental of others. A teacher hears
the student speak about hating the school and refers the
student to the guidance counselor for poor self-esteem.
How does poor self-esteem affect learning and
performance?
It decreases the willingness to take risks.
It promotes positive peer relationships.
It initiates gender discrimination.
It increases emotional balance and maturity. Correct
Answer It decreases the willingness to take risks.
Even in the heat, a somewhat withdrawn student wears
long sleeves and pants. As a victim of abuse, this student
fears being required to have anything signed by a parent.
How does child abuse influence learning and
performance?
PSYCHOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT OF
CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS PRE-
ASSESSMENT NEWEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | A+
GRADE 2025
A fifth-grade student is having difficulty listening and
retaining information. The teacher notices that the student
looks pale and has brittle hair and nails. Which physical
barrier is likely affecting this student's learning and
performance?
Nutrition
Sleep
Stress
Hearing Correct Answer Nutrition
A fourth-grade student complains of headaches, stomach
pain, and nausea. The teacher notices the student seems
anxious and has difficulty focusing. Based on this
information, which barrier is likely affecting this student's
learning and performance?
Poverty
Stress
Poor nutrition
Sleep deprivation Correct Answer Stress
,A high school teacher notices a sudden drop in a student's
grades and a change in the way the student dresses for
school. Which developmental barrier is likely affecting this
student's performance?
Retention difficulties
Theoretical conceptualization
Peer pressure
Analytical miscues Correct Answer Peer pressure
While solving a multistep math problem, a student forgets
the second and third steps while implementing the first.
During reading, the student often forgets what was at the
beginning of the paragraph before reaching the end of a
paragraph. Which memory deficit is likely affecting this
student's learning and performance?
Working memory
Short-term memory
Long-term memory storage
Long-term memory retrieval Correct Answer Working
memory
A fourth-grade student frequently says sentences that do
not make sense, has trouble learning new words, and
often repeats phrases when telling a story or answering
questions. The teacher notices the student confuses verb
tenses and uses "um," "stuff," and "things" when speaking
rather than more specific words. Which type of barrier is
likely affecting this student's learning?
Cognitive impairment
Autism
, Language disorder
Dyslexia Correct Answer Language disorder
Due to family circumstances, a high-performing student
suffers from inadequate sleep. Which learning and
performance impact would be consistent with the student
in this scenario?
Decreased ability to focus
Decreased rate in physical growth
Decreased ability to classify and organize
Decreased rate of language acquisition Correct Answer
Decreased ability to focus
An extremely intelligent middle school student does not
complete work, is suspicious of those who want to be
friendly, and is very judgmental of others. A teacher hears
the student speak about hating the school and refers the
student to the guidance counselor for poor self-esteem.
How does poor self-esteem affect learning and
performance?
It decreases the willingness to take risks.
It promotes positive peer relationships.
It initiates gender discrimination.
It increases emotional balance and maturity. Correct
Answer It decreases the willingness to take risks.
Even in the heat, a somewhat withdrawn student wears
long sleeves and pants. As a victim of abuse, this student
fears being required to have anything signed by a parent.
How does child abuse influence learning and
performance?
