WGU D186 EXAM QUESTIONS &
ACTUAL CORRECT ANSWERS
PASSED 100%
What does the field of learning sciences study? - CORRECT ANSWER It focuses on
how people learn and what support they need to influence their learning.
What disciplines contribute to the learning science? - CORRECT ANSWER Linguistics,
cognitive science, technology, psychology, and related fields.
What is brain-based learning? - CORRECT ANSWER An approach that emphasizes
strategies aligned with how the brain naturally learns, considering neurodiversity,
emotion, environment, and repetition.
How can engaging multiple senses support learning? - CORRECT ANSWER It
improves information retention and strengthens memory.
What are the benefits of brain-based learning strategies? - CORRECT ANSWER
Increased engagement, longer retention, reduced stress, and a more positive learning
environment.
Why are short breaks beneficial during lessons? - CORRECT ANSWER They improve
focus and retention by giving the brain time to consolidate learning.
What did Jean Piaget contribute to learning science? - CORRECT ANSWER He
developed the stages of cognitive development theory.
What was Lev Vygotsky's main contribution to cognitive development theory> -
CORRECT ANSWER He emphasized the importance of play and social interaction in
childhood learning.
What was B.F Skinner known for? - CORRECT ANSWER Behaviorism - Applying the
scientific method to human behavior through conditioning.
What did Benjamin Bloom create? - CORRECT ANSWER Bloom's taxonomy and the
concept of mastery learning.
What is Maria Montessori Known for? - CORRECT ANSWER Exploratory education
focused on a child's interest rather than formal teaching methods or grades.
, What is encoding in learning? - CORRECT ANSWER The initial processing of sensory
input into a schema for storage.
What is elaborative rehearsal? - CORRECT ANSWER Effortful, conscious processing
that links new information to prior knowledge to improve long-term retention.
What is schema activation? - CORRECT ANSWER Using prior knowledge to interpret
new information.
What is retrieval in memory? - CORRECT ANSWER Bringing stored information back
into working memory for use.
Why is feedback important in learning? - CORRECT ANSWER It guides future actions
by showing learners how to adjust performance.
What is metacognition? - CORRECT ANSWER Awareness and regulation of one's own
thinking and learning processes.
What is neuroplasticity? - CORRECT ANSWER The brain's ability to reorganize and
form new connections in response to experiences or injury.
What is interference in memory? - CORRECT ANSWER Difficulty recalling old
information after learning similar new content.
How does summarizing aid understanding? - CORRECT ANSWER It helps learners
identify key ideas and organize knowledge.
How does drawing or sketching improve learning? - CORRECT ANSWER It
encourages deeper thinking and higher-order processing.
What is dual coding? - CORRECT ANSWER Combining verbal and visual materials to
improve comprehension and recall.
What is deep learning? - CORRECT ANSWER Focusing on building a complex
understanding and meaning rather than memorizing surface facts.
What is elaborative interrogation? - CORRECT ANSWER Having students explain
ideas and connect them to personal experiences to deepen learning.
What is the purpose of higher-order questioning? - CORRECT ANSWER To promote
critical and deep learning.
What is peer teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER Students collaborate to explain, solve
problems, and teach each other under teacher guidance.
ACTUAL CORRECT ANSWERS
PASSED 100%
What does the field of learning sciences study? - CORRECT ANSWER It focuses on
how people learn and what support they need to influence their learning.
What disciplines contribute to the learning science? - CORRECT ANSWER Linguistics,
cognitive science, technology, psychology, and related fields.
What is brain-based learning? - CORRECT ANSWER An approach that emphasizes
strategies aligned with how the brain naturally learns, considering neurodiversity,
emotion, environment, and repetition.
How can engaging multiple senses support learning? - CORRECT ANSWER It
improves information retention and strengthens memory.
What are the benefits of brain-based learning strategies? - CORRECT ANSWER
Increased engagement, longer retention, reduced stress, and a more positive learning
environment.
Why are short breaks beneficial during lessons? - CORRECT ANSWER They improve
focus and retention by giving the brain time to consolidate learning.
What did Jean Piaget contribute to learning science? - CORRECT ANSWER He
developed the stages of cognitive development theory.
What was Lev Vygotsky's main contribution to cognitive development theory> -
CORRECT ANSWER He emphasized the importance of play and social interaction in
childhood learning.
What was B.F Skinner known for? - CORRECT ANSWER Behaviorism - Applying the
scientific method to human behavior through conditioning.
What did Benjamin Bloom create? - CORRECT ANSWER Bloom's taxonomy and the
concept of mastery learning.
What is Maria Montessori Known for? - CORRECT ANSWER Exploratory education
focused on a child's interest rather than formal teaching methods or grades.
, What is encoding in learning? - CORRECT ANSWER The initial processing of sensory
input into a schema for storage.
What is elaborative rehearsal? - CORRECT ANSWER Effortful, conscious processing
that links new information to prior knowledge to improve long-term retention.
What is schema activation? - CORRECT ANSWER Using prior knowledge to interpret
new information.
What is retrieval in memory? - CORRECT ANSWER Bringing stored information back
into working memory for use.
Why is feedback important in learning? - CORRECT ANSWER It guides future actions
by showing learners how to adjust performance.
What is metacognition? - CORRECT ANSWER Awareness and regulation of one's own
thinking and learning processes.
What is neuroplasticity? - CORRECT ANSWER The brain's ability to reorganize and
form new connections in response to experiences or injury.
What is interference in memory? - CORRECT ANSWER Difficulty recalling old
information after learning similar new content.
How does summarizing aid understanding? - CORRECT ANSWER It helps learners
identify key ideas and organize knowledge.
How does drawing or sketching improve learning? - CORRECT ANSWER It
encourages deeper thinking and higher-order processing.
What is dual coding? - CORRECT ANSWER Combining verbal and visual materials to
improve comprehension and recall.
What is deep learning? - CORRECT ANSWER Focusing on building a complex
understanding and meaning rather than memorizing surface facts.
What is elaborative interrogation? - CORRECT ANSWER Having students explain
ideas and connect them to personal experiences to deepen learning.
What is the purpose of higher-order questioning? - CORRECT ANSWER To promote
critical and deep learning.
What is peer teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER Students collaborate to explain, solve
problems, and teach each other under teacher guidance.
