WGU D570 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY OA
EXAM COMPLETE ACTUAL EXAM REAL
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS) A NEW UPDATED VERSION
|ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025/2026
What is measured by the paper folding test? - Spatial Imagery
What is mental imagery? - The ability to recreate sensory information without physical
stimuli
What is a component of psychosocial development? - Personality
A child reads the following incorrect sentence: "The car was traveling down the hills
were beautiful." Which cognitive process illustrates casual inference? - The child infers
that the hills being beautiful are caused by the motion of the moving car
Which conversation between two students demonstrates the process of entrainment? -
The students both start speaking loudly and gesturing.
Which cortex of the frontal lobe is activated when someone determines whether
another person appears to be physically attractive? - Frontal Cortex
What is the the electrical impulse fired down the axon of a neuron? - Action Potential
Which part of a neuron transports an electrical signal? - Axon
Which types of tasks have revealed cognitive deficits in people with a substance abuse
disorder? - Working Memory Tests
Which example shows how sensory memory results in the persistence of vision when
watching fireworks? - Fireworks appear as falling trails of light due to iconic memories
lasting fractions of a second.
Which explanation shows how multiple forms of memory would contribute to effective
execution of a mental math problem? - Numbers are held in short-term memory and
,manipulations are conducted on the numbers in working memory when solving the math
problem.
Which scenario exemplifies how the articulatory rehearsal process contributes to a
student's short-term memory for course lecture material, according to Baddeley's
model? - The student repeats silently what their instructor has said before writing it
down.
A person is trying to recall the names of a set of seven actors whose pictures were
briefly presented upside down. What explains how the episodic buffer enhances
working memory in this scenario? - The episodic buffer connects with long-term
memory of the actors' faces and names, bringing content into working memory.
How does activity-silent working memory help performance on mental rotation
problems? - Strengthening of connections between neurons helps performance on
mental rotation problems
How is the primacy effect related to attention for a set of words presented sequentially?
- The first word presented receives the persons full attention.
Which example shows Westmacott and Moscovitch's concept of autobiographically
significant semantic memories? - Person recalls the name of the actor that they saw in
the airport years ago.
A person is studying a list of types of fish for a wildlife test that will occur in one week.
Which example illustrates the combined long-term memory encoding strategies of visual
imagery and organization? - The person imagines each fish on a tree structure
corresponding to categories of fish types.
A person is studying a list of names of pastries for their new job at a bakery. Which
example shows the interaction between the deep processing strategies of generation
and self-reference? - The person creates flashcards for the names of the pastries,
pairing each with an estimate of how appetizing the pastry appears.
A person surprises themself in recalling the name of an artist most have not heard of.
Which process occurs when the person tries to remember how they learned that fact? -
Source monitoring
Researchers Robert Nash and Kimberley Wade ran an experiment in which
participants played a gambling game on a computer and were later shown a modified
video of themselves cheating. What did this experiment reveal about false confessions?
- Participants confessed to cheating after being shown the modified video, even though
they did not recall cheating indicating the power of suggestive questioning and tactics
Which example reflects the impact of the self-image hypothesis? - A person
remembers graduating from law school
, What is a primary concern of behaviorism according to John Watson? - Identifying the
relationship between environmental stimuli and behavior
Which concept supports the paired-associate learning results? - Conceptual peg
hypothesis
Which component of Broadbent's flow diagram of the mind blocks unattended
messages? - Filter
Which evidence disproves Aristotle's assertion that "thought is impossible without an
image"? - People who cannot visualize images are still capable of thinking
Which stage of Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory does an individual begin to
understand mathematical reasoning? - Concrete Operational
Which term describes a child's tendency to fixate on just one aspect of a problem or
object according to Piaget? - Centration
Which stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development is represented by a child's
ability to mentally represent objects and events with words and images? -
Preoperational
Which kind of intelligence reflects abilities drawn from experience? - Crystalized
Which mental framework is used in learning according to Piaget? - Schemas
A child reads the following incorrect sentence: "The car was traceling down the hills
were beautiful." Which cognitive process illustrates the garden path model of parsing? -
The child changes their mind from the subject being the car to the hills
A student reads these two sentences: A dog was running. It slipped and fell. which
thought process is an example of an anaphoric inference? - The student infers that the
word "it" refers to the dog
Why is establishing common ground important to conversations? - It aids in having an
engaging discussion
Which property of words contributes to the word frequency effect? - how often a word
is used within a language
While studying in a noisy coffee shop, a student is able to focus solely on their
textbook, tuning out the surrounding conversations and background music. Which
cognitive phenomenon does this scenario illustrate? - Selective attention
, A person is enjoying a day at the beach. They hear children playing see the ocean
waves feel the warm sun taste the salty air and smell sunscreen. Which state of
consciousness is this person experiencing? - wakeful state
How does rotating shift work affect consciousness? - it can affect a person's sleep
regulation, leading to insomnia and fatigue.
Which statement describes circadian rhythm in the sleep-wake cycle and
consciousness? - Circadian rhythms regulate the sleep-wake cycle and impact
alertness
Which test measures brain activity to determine a person's stage of sleep or
sonsciousness? - Electroencephalogram EEG
What does the Stroop interference task use to demonstrate a slower reaction time? -
By displaying color words in different color fonts
A kindergarten student is trying to solve a handheld maze. The student focuses on the
last step of the maze, causing them to miss earlier steps. What process describes why
the student has a difficult time discovering the first step required to solve the maze? -
Fixation causes the student to focus too much on the last part of the maze and to
overlook important steps at the beginning
A teenager's car won't start because the battery is drained after leaving the headlights
on overnight. He realizes he needs jumper cables after recalling a childhood memory of
his parents jump-starting the family car after the battery died. Which recognition and
memory retrieval processes were involved in this problem-solving? - Noticing, mapping,
and applying
Which example demonstrates Newell and Simon's approach to problem solving? - A
person planning an event makes a list of to-dos and begins working on one task at a
time until they are all completed
Which example demonstrates the importance of how a problem statement is presented
for effective problem solving? - A person reads a prompt for an essay question and
notices that the teacher used certain language, which helped the person eliminate
incorrect answers.
A student started a new club for their school and is thinking of ways to increase
participation. Which scenario is based on the student's use of analogical transfer? - The
student uses colorful flyers to advertise the club because they remember that this
strategy previously led to increased school voting.
A musician is having a difficult time composing a new song. They spend a week
camping alone in the mountains, completing the song while in the wilderness. How can
the musician's solitude contribute to this creativity and solve the problem? - The
EXAM COMPLETE ACTUAL EXAM REAL
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS) A NEW UPDATED VERSION
|ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025/2026
What is measured by the paper folding test? - Spatial Imagery
What is mental imagery? - The ability to recreate sensory information without physical
stimuli
What is a component of psychosocial development? - Personality
A child reads the following incorrect sentence: "The car was traveling down the hills
were beautiful." Which cognitive process illustrates casual inference? - The child infers
that the hills being beautiful are caused by the motion of the moving car
Which conversation between two students demonstrates the process of entrainment? -
The students both start speaking loudly and gesturing.
Which cortex of the frontal lobe is activated when someone determines whether
another person appears to be physically attractive? - Frontal Cortex
What is the the electrical impulse fired down the axon of a neuron? - Action Potential
Which part of a neuron transports an electrical signal? - Axon
Which types of tasks have revealed cognitive deficits in people with a substance abuse
disorder? - Working Memory Tests
Which example shows how sensory memory results in the persistence of vision when
watching fireworks? - Fireworks appear as falling trails of light due to iconic memories
lasting fractions of a second.
Which explanation shows how multiple forms of memory would contribute to effective
execution of a mental math problem? - Numbers are held in short-term memory and
,manipulations are conducted on the numbers in working memory when solving the math
problem.
Which scenario exemplifies how the articulatory rehearsal process contributes to a
student's short-term memory for course lecture material, according to Baddeley's
model? - The student repeats silently what their instructor has said before writing it
down.
A person is trying to recall the names of a set of seven actors whose pictures were
briefly presented upside down. What explains how the episodic buffer enhances
working memory in this scenario? - The episodic buffer connects with long-term
memory of the actors' faces and names, bringing content into working memory.
How does activity-silent working memory help performance on mental rotation
problems? - Strengthening of connections between neurons helps performance on
mental rotation problems
How is the primacy effect related to attention for a set of words presented sequentially?
- The first word presented receives the persons full attention.
Which example shows Westmacott and Moscovitch's concept of autobiographically
significant semantic memories? - Person recalls the name of the actor that they saw in
the airport years ago.
A person is studying a list of types of fish for a wildlife test that will occur in one week.
Which example illustrates the combined long-term memory encoding strategies of visual
imagery and organization? - The person imagines each fish on a tree structure
corresponding to categories of fish types.
A person is studying a list of names of pastries for their new job at a bakery. Which
example shows the interaction between the deep processing strategies of generation
and self-reference? - The person creates flashcards for the names of the pastries,
pairing each with an estimate of how appetizing the pastry appears.
A person surprises themself in recalling the name of an artist most have not heard of.
Which process occurs when the person tries to remember how they learned that fact? -
Source monitoring
Researchers Robert Nash and Kimberley Wade ran an experiment in which
participants played a gambling game on a computer and were later shown a modified
video of themselves cheating. What did this experiment reveal about false confessions?
- Participants confessed to cheating after being shown the modified video, even though
they did not recall cheating indicating the power of suggestive questioning and tactics
Which example reflects the impact of the self-image hypothesis? - A person
remembers graduating from law school
, What is a primary concern of behaviorism according to John Watson? - Identifying the
relationship between environmental stimuli and behavior
Which concept supports the paired-associate learning results? - Conceptual peg
hypothesis
Which component of Broadbent's flow diagram of the mind blocks unattended
messages? - Filter
Which evidence disproves Aristotle's assertion that "thought is impossible without an
image"? - People who cannot visualize images are still capable of thinking
Which stage of Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory does an individual begin to
understand mathematical reasoning? - Concrete Operational
Which term describes a child's tendency to fixate on just one aspect of a problem or
object according to Piaget? - Centration
Which stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development is represented by a child's
ability to mentally represent objects and events with words and images? -
Preoperational
Which kind of intelligence reflects abilities drawn from experience? - Crystalized
Which mental framework is used in learning according to Piaget? - Schemas
A child reads the following incorrect sentence: "The car was traceling down the hills
were beautiful." Which cognitive process illustrates the garden path model of parsing? -
The child changes their mind from the subject being the car to the hills
A student reads these two sentences: A dog was running. It slipped and fell. which
thought process is an example of an anaphoric inference? - The student infers that the
word "it" refers to the dog
Why is establishing common ground important to conversations? - It aids in having an
engaging discussion
Which property of words contributes to the word frequency effect? - how often a word
is used within a language
While studying in a noisy coffee shop, a student is able to focus solely on their
textbook, tuning out the surrounding conversations and background music. Which
cognitive phenomenon does this scenario illustrate? - Selective attention
, A person is enjoying a day at the beach. They hear children playing see the ocean
waves feel the warm sun taste the salty air and smell sunscreen. Which state of
consciousness is this person experiencing? - wakeful state
How does rotating shift work affect consciousness? - it can affect a person's sleep
regulation, leading to insomnia and fatigue.
Which statement describes circadian rhythm in the sleep-wake cycle and
consciousness? - Circadian rhythms regulate the sleep-wake cycle and impact
alertness
Which test measures brain activity to determine a person's stage of sleep or
sonsciousness? - Electroencephalogram EEG
What does the Stroop interference task use to demonstrate a slower reaction time? -
By displaying color words in different color fonts
A kindergarten student is trying to solve a handheld maze. The student focuses on the
last step of the maze, causing them to miss earlier steps. What process describes why
the student has a difficult time discovering the first step required to solve the maze? -
Fixation causes the student to focus too much on the last part of the maze and to
overlook important steps at the beginning
A teenager's car won't start because the battery is drained after leaving the headlights
on overnight. He realizes he needs jumper cables after recalling a childhood memory of
his parents jump-starting the family car after the battery died. Which recognition and
memory retrieval processes were involved in this problem-solving? - Noticing, mapping,
and applying
Which example demonstrates Newell and Simon's approach to problem solving? - A
person planning an event makes a list of to-dos and begins working on one task at a
time until they are all completed
Which example demonstrates the importance of how a problem statement is presented
for effective problem solving? - A person reads a prompt for an essay question and
notices that the teacher used certain language, which helped the person eliminate
incorrect answers.
A student started a new club for their school and is thinking of ways to increase
participation. Which scenario is based on the student's use of analogical transfer? - The
student uses colorful flyers to advertise the club because they remember that this
strategy previously led to increased school voting.
A musician is having a difficult time composing a new song. They spend a week
camping alone in the mountains, completing the song while in the wilderness. How can
the musician's solitude contribute to this creativity and solve the problem? - The
