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D307 - Educational Psychology WGU/ Exam Questions with
Correct Answers/ Rated A+
Which characteristic is consistent with a student in the adolescence physical development stage?
Slow and steady growth
Stunted growth
Accelerated growth
No growth - ANS - Accelerated growth
A teacher asked children of different ages this question: "What would it be like if humans had gills and
lived underwater?"
Which answer is characteristic of a child in the formal operations stage?
"We would be wet all the time."
"I would not like to live underwater."
"We would have to invent waterproof paper to write on."
"This is a stupid question because we don't live underwater." - ANS - "We would have to invent
waterproof paper to write on."
Which theory of learning most closely aligns with cooperative and collaborative learning? - ANS -
Constructivism
Which theory of learning most closely aligns with direct instruction? - ANS - Behaviorism
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When recess is called, two boys slip on their hoodies and, with a little concentration, zip them up. They
then run out to the playground, where they draw stick figures with sidewalk chalk.
Which physical development stage describes these students?
Middle childhood
Infancy
Early childhood
Adolescence - ANS - Early Childhood
According to Vygotsky, a person learns best through his or her own experiences. - ANS - False
Which characteristic would be consistent with a student in Piaget's pre-operational level of cognitive
development?
Pretending to be a cartoon character
Playing with a mobile
Solving "what-if" questions
Understanding that A + B = C is the same as B + A = C - ANS - Pretending to be a cartoon character
True or False
Gilligan theorized that women are more involved in the care of others rather than in the care of
themselves. - ANS - True
A 10-year-old student works hard to master multiplication so her teacher and peers will be proud of her.
Which of Erikson's stages is this student displaying?
Identity versus role confusion
Autonomy versus shame
Trust versus mistrust
Industry versus inferiority - ANS - Industry versus inferiority
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Which characteristic is typical of individuals in the telegraphic stage of language development?
Using words that have meaning and serve a purpose
Using correct noun and verb structure
Using consonant and vowel sounds to make word-like syllables
Using one-word sentences - ANS - Using words that have meaning and serve a purpose
Which theorist's approach stated that language acquisition can be enhanced if it is paired with a positive
or rewarding outcome?
Skinner's operant conditioning
Vygotsky's zone of proximal development
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Chomsky's universal grammar - ANS - Skinner's Operant Conditioning
True or False
Chomsky believed that humans are born with the ability to learn language. - ANS - True
Which student behavior is characteristic of a student with autism spectrum disorder?
Persistent challenges with communication, sensory issues, and repetitive behaviors
Inability to read or write at grade level, despite extensive teacher support
Inability to focus, complete tasks, remain seated, or avoid interrupting.
Oppositional behavior, including noncompliance with directions and difficulty forming relationships with
peers - ANS - Persistent challenges with communication, sensory issues, and repetitive behaviors
William is a bright high school student who tends to sit in the back of the classroom near his friends.
However, when he does so, he has difficulty seeing what the teacher is writing on the board.
Which type of barrier does William seem to be encountering?
D307 - Educational Psychology WGU/ Exam Questions with
Correct Answers/ Rated A+
Which characteristic is consistent with a student in the adolescence physical development stage?
Slow and steady growth
Stunted growth
Accelerated growth
No growth - ANS - Accelerated growth
A teacher asked children of different ages this question: "What would it be like if humans had gills and
lived underwater?"
Which answer is characteristic of a child in the formal operations stage?
"We would be wet all the time."
"I would not like to live underwater."
"We would have to invent waterproof paper to write on."
"This is a stupid question because we don't live underwater." - ANS - "We would have to invent
waterproof paper to write on."
Which theory of learning most closely aligns with cooperative and collaborative learning? - ANS -
Constructivism
Which theory of learning most closely aligns with direct instruction? - ANS - Behaviorism
, 2
When recess is called, two boys slip on their hoodies and, with a little concentration, zip them up. They
then run out to the playground, where they draw stick figures with sidewalk chalk.
Which physical development stage describes these students?
Middle childhood
Infancy
Early childhood
Adolescence - ANS - Early Childhood
According to Vygotsky, a person learns best through his or her own experiences. - ANS - False
Which characteristic would be consistent with a student in Piaget's pre-operational level of cognitive
development?
Pretending to be a cartoon character
Playing with a mobile
Solving "what-if" questions
Understanding that A + B = C is the same as B + A = C - ANS - Pretending to be a cartoon character
True or False
Gilligan theorized that women are more involved in the care of others rather than in the care of
themselves. - ANS - True
A 10-year-old student works hard to master multiplication so her teacher and peers will be proud of her.
Which of Erikson's stages is this student displaying?
Identity versus role confusion
Autonomy versus shame
Trust versus mistrust
Industry versus inferiority - ANS - Industry versus inferiority
, 3
Which characteristic is typical of individuals in the telegraphic stage of language development?
Using words that have meaning and serve a purpose
Using correct noun and verb structure
Using consonant and vowel sounds to make word-like syllables
Using one-word sentences - ANS - Using words that have meaning and serve a purpose
Which theorist's approach stated that language acquisition can be enhanced if it is paired with a positive
or rewarding outcome?
Skinner's operant conditioning
Vygotsky's zone of proximal development
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Chomsky's universal grammar - ANS - Skinner's Operant Conditioning
True or False
Chomsky believed that humans are born with the ability to learn language. - ANS - True
Which student behavior is characteristic of a student with autism spectrum disorder?
Persistent challenges with communication, sensory issues, and repetitive behaviors
Inability to read or write at grade level, despite extensive teacher support
Inability to focus, complete tasks, remain seated, or avoid interrupting.
Oppositional behavior, including noncompliance with directions and difficulty forming relationships with
peers - ANS - Persistent challenges with communication, sensory issues, and repetitive behaviors
William is a bright high school student who tends to sit in the back of the classroom near his friends.
However, when he does so, he has difficulty seeing what the teacher is writing on the board.
Which type of barrier does William seem to be encountering?
