D307 - Educational Psychology WGU Latest update
2024 – 2025 Complete Exam/ Questions with
Correct Verified Answers/ Rated A+
Which example best demonstrates Skinner's operant conditioning theory of language
development?
A baby coos, smiles when his mother turns toward him, and coos again.
A child raised without much human interaction learns to talk without difficulty.
A fifth grader listens as her teacher models the correct way to answer a question, then
tries it herself.
A student learning English makes progress when placed with peers who engage her in
social interaction. - Correct Answer- A baby coos, smiles when his mother turns toward
him, and coos again.
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- Correct Answer- Using words that have meaning and serve
a purpose
Which theoretical approach to assessment would be most fitting to test students'
problem-solving skills or new connections made with the material by using essays or
some type of performance assessment? - Correct Answer- Cognitivist
pg. 1
,Ms. Jenga needs to show that her 5th-grade students know the material she taught for
her Science Unit on Matter. What will help her determine whether her students knew
this information? - Correct Answer- Learning Outcome
During their interactive reading group activities, the students are explaining to each
other what happened at the beginning, middle, and end of the stories they read. This
falls under the _____________ level of Bloom's Revised Taxonomy. - Correct Answer-
Understand
The student in Mrs. Green's Language Arts Class have been reading To Kill a Mocking
Bird. Students are asked to summarize what happens at the beginning of the book. At
which level of Bloom's Taxonomy are students working? - Correct Answer- Understand
Mr. Sheridan wants to assess strengths and weaknesses of his students' understanding
of the unit on geology. Which type of assessment will he use? - Correct Answer-
Criterion-referenced
Mrs. Shaw's student, Heather, has been diagnosed with a learning disability. The school
psychologist has determined she has dysgraphia, impacting her ability to write clearly.
Which instructional technique and learning theory would best support this student's
needs?
Small groups, constructivist
Mnemonics, information processing
Motivation, humanistic
Positive reinforcement, behavioral- Correct Answer- Positive reinforcement, behavioral
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
pg. 2
, Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Chomsky's universal grammar- Correct Answer- Skinner's Operant Conditioning
True or False
Chomsky believed that humans are born with the ability to learn language. - Correct
Answer- 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- Correct Answer- 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?
Language
Physical
Cognitive
Social and emotional- Correct Answer- Physical
A student has been diagnosed with a TBI after an auto accident and experiences
difficulty with attention. In addition, the student is experiencing nightmares, flashbacks,
and post-traumatic stress from the accident.
Which two types of barriers is the student currently experiencing? - Correct Answer-
Cognitive and social-emotional
pg. 3
2024 – 2025 Complete Exam/ Questions with
Correct Verified Answers/ Rated A+
Which example best demonstrates Skinner's operant conditioning theory of language
development?
A baby coos, smiles when his mother turns toward him, and coos again.
A child raised without much human interaction learns to talk without difficulty.
A fifth grader listens as her teacher models the correct way to answer a question, then
tries it herself.
A student learning English makes progress when placed with peers who engage her in
social interaction. - Correct Answer- A baby coos, smiles when his mother turns toward
him, and coos again.
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- Correct Answer- Using words that have meaning and serve
a purpose
Which theoretical approach to assessment would be most fitting to test students'
problem-solving skills or new connections made with the material by using essays or
some type of performance assessment? - Correct Answer- Cognitivist
pg. 1
,Ms. Jenga needs to show that her 5th-grade students know the material she taught for
her Science Unit on Matter. What will help her determine whether her students knew
this information? - Correct Answer- Learning Outcome
During their interactive reading group activities, the students are explaining to each
other what happened at the beginning, middle, and end of the stories they read. This
falls under the _____________ level of Bloom's Revised Taxonomy. - Correct Answer-
Understand
The student in Mrs. Green's Language Arts Class have been reading To Kill a Mocking
Bird. Students are asked to summarize what happens at the beginning of the book. At
which level of Bloom's Taxonomy are students working? - Correct Answer- Understand
Mr. Sheridan wants to assess strengths and weaknesses of his students' understanding
of the unit on geology. Which type of assessment will he use? - Correct Answer-
Criterion-referenced
Mrs. Shaw's student, Heather, has been diagnosed with a learning disability. The school
psychologist has determined she has dysgraphia, impacting her ability to write clearly.
Which instructional technique and learning theory would best support this student's
needs?
Small groups, constructivist
Mnemonics, information processing
Motivation, humanistic
Positive reinforcement, behavioral- Correct Answer- Positive reinforcement, behavioral
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
pg. 2
, Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Chomsky's universal grammar- Correct Answer- Skinner's Operant Conditioning
True or False
Chomsky believed that humans are born with the ability to learn language. - Correct
Answer- 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- Correct Answer- 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?
Language
Physical
Cognitive
Social and emotional- Correct Answer- Physical
A student has been diagnosed with a TBI after an auto accident and experiences
difficulty with attention. In addition, the student is experiencing nightmares, flashbacks,
and post-traumatic stress from the accident.
Which two types of barriers is the student currently experiencing? - Correct Answer-
Cognitive and social-emotional
pg. 3
