WGU D665 EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
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Executive Function - ANS the cognitive ability to organize and prioritize the many thoughts
that arise from the various parts of the brain, allowing the person to anticipate, strategize, and
plan behavior
Hippocampus - ANS A neural center located in the limbic system that helps process explicit
memories for storage and maintain attention.
Distributed Practice - ANS spacing the study of material to be remembered by including
breaks between study periods
Neurodiversity - ANS the idea that people with special needs have diverse brain structures,
with each person having neurological strengths and weaknesses that should be appreciated, in
much the same way diverse cultures and ethnicities are welcomed
Nueroplasticity - ANS the ability within the brain to constantly change both the structure and
function of many cells in response to experience or trauma
Cognitive style theory - ANS Psychological disturbances often come from irrational and
illogical thinking. Consistent approach individuals take to problem solve, think, and perception.
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, cognitive rigidity - ANS the lack of flexibility in thinking about perspectives that are different
from one's own. An old dog can't learn new tricks.
growth mindset - ANS belief that qualities can change/improve through effort
fixed mindset - ANS the idea that we have a set amount of ability that cannot change
consolidation theory - ANS The classic theory that memory traces of an event are not fully
formed immediately after that event, but take some time to consolidate.
aquistion - ANS In classical conditioning, the initial stage, when one links a neutral stimulus
and an unconditioned stimulus so that the neutral stimulus begins triggering the conditioned
response. In operant conditioning, the strengthening of a reinforced response.
Erikson's Theory - ANS Theory that proposes eight stages of human development. Each stage
consists of a unique developmental task that confronts individuals with a crisis that must be
resolved. Built on Piagets theory.
Piaget's Theory - ANS Theory stating that children actively construct their understanding of
the world and go through four stages of cognitive development.
More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) - ANS Someone who has a better understanding or a
higher ability level than the learner.
Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) - ANS Vygotsky's concept of the difference between
what a child can do alone and what that child can do with the help of a teacher
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Educational Practices - ANS Methods and strategies used in teaching and learning.
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ANSWERS
Executive Function - ANS the cognitive ability to organize and prioritize the many thoughts
that arise from the various parts of the brain, allowing the person to anticipate, strategize, and
plan behavior
Hippocampus - ANS A neural center located in the limbic system that helps process explicit
memories for storage and maintain attention.
Distributed Practice - ANS spacing the study of material to be remembered by including
breaks between study periods
Neurodiversity - ANS the idea that people with special needs have diverse brain structures,
with each person having neurological strengths and weaknesses that should be appreciated, in
much the same way diverse cultures and ethnicities are welcomed
Nueroplasticity - ANS the ability within the brain to constantly change both the structure and
function of many cells in response to experience or trauma
Cognitive style theory - ANS Psychological disturbances often come from irrational and
illogical thinking. Consistent approach individuals take to problem solve, think, and perception.
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, cognitive rigidity - ANS the lack of flexibility in thinking about perspectives that are different
from one's own. An old dog can't learn new tricks.
growth mindset - ANS belief that qualities can change/improve through effort
fixed mindset - ANS the idea that we have a set amount of ability that cannot change
consolidation theory - ANS The classic theory that memory traces of an event are not fully
formed immediately after that event, but take some time to consolidate.
aquistion - ANS In classical conditioning, the initial stage, when one links a neutral stimulus
and an unconditioned stimulus so that the neutral stimulus begins triggering the conditioned
response. In operant conditioning, the strengthening of a reinforced response.
Erikson's Theory - ANS Theory that proposes eight stages of human development. Each stage
consists of a unique developmental task that confronts individuals with a crisis that must be
resolved. Built on Piagets theory.
Piaget's Theory - ANS Theory stating that children actively construct their understanding of
the world and go through four stages of cognitive development.
More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) - ANS Someone who has a better understanding or a
higher ability level than the learner.
Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) - ANS Vygotsky's concept of the difference between
what a child can do alone and what that child can do with the help of a teacher
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Educational Practices - ANS Methods and strategies used in teaching and learning.
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