WGU D664 Pre assessment Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
Hich component of the learning process involves transforming sensory input into a usable
form? - ANS Encoding
Which term refers to holding processed information for later use? - ANS Storage
Which part of learning involves receiving information about performance? - ANS Feedback
Which component of the learning process involves accessing information that is being held? -
ANS Retrieval
Which part of learning involves understanding one's own thought processes? -
ANS Metacognition
Which strategy for learning refers to intentionally remembering stored information? -
ANS Retrieval practice
What is the strategy of learning that involves covering multiple types of problems during one
study session? - ANS Interleaving
Students quiz each other on important concepts to prepare for an upcoming exam. Which
strategy is being demonstrated? - ANS Retrieval practice
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, Instead of cramming before an exam, a student prepares by studying for 30 minutes each
morning. Which strategy is this? - ANS Spacing
A teacher creates a lesson that presents just the right amount of challenge. What strategy is
being used? - ANS Desirable difficulty
Which activity is enabled by executive function? - ANS Managing time effectively
What concept from neuroscience contradicts the myth of multitasking? - ANS Limited brain
capacity
Which concept from neuroscience is used to refute the myth of normality? -
ANS Neuroplasticity
Which evidence disproves the myth of the brain as a computer? - ANS Embodied mind
What is one strategy to fight the myth of cramming? - ANS Encouraging consistent study
habits
Which strategy counters the myth of normality? - ANS Using varied instructional methods
To counter the myth of cognitive rigidity, which strategy should a teacher use? - ANS Helping
students face challenges with enthusiasm
To counter the myth of the brain as a computer, what should a teacher do? -
ANS Incorporate physical activities into learning
Which result contradicts the myth of cramming? - ANS The brain needs time to combine
information and process it
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Questions and Answers
Hich component of the learning process involves transforming sensory input into a usable
form? - ANS Encoding
Which term refers to holding processed information for later use? - ANS Storage
Which part of learning involves receiving information about performance? - ANS Feedback
Which component of the learning process involves accessing information that is being held? -
ANS Retrieval
Which part of learning involves understanding one's own thought processes? -
ANS Metacognition
Which strategy for learning refers to intentionally remembering stored information? -
ANS Retrieval practice
What is the strategy of learning that involves covering multiple types of problems during one
study session? - ANS Interleaving
Students quiz each other on important concepts to prepare for an upcoming exam. Which
strategy is being demonstrated? - ANS Retrieval practice
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, Instead of cramming before an exam, a student prepares by studying for 30 minutes each
morning. Which strategy is this? - ANS Spacing
A teacher creates a lesson that presents just the right amount of challenge. What strategy is
being used? - ANS Desirable difficulty
Which activity is enabled by executive function? - ANS Managing time effectively
What concept from neuroscience contradicts the myth of multitasking? - ANS Limited brain
capacity
Which concept from neuroscience is used to refute the myth of normality? -
ANS Neuroplasticity
Which evidence disproves the myth of the brain as a computer? - ANS Embodied mind
What is one strategy to fight the myth of cramming? - ANS Encouraging consistent study
habits
Which strategy counters the myth of normality? - ANS Using varied instructional methods
To counter the myth of cognitive rigidity, which strategy should a teacher use? - ANS Helping
students face challenges with enthusiasm
To counter the myth of the brain as a computer, what should a teacher do? -
ANS Incorporate physical activities into learning
Which result contradicts the myth of cramming? - ANS The brain needs time to combine
information and process it
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