Western Governors University EDUC 2226
Objective
Assessment:Learners and
Learning Science study
guide EXAM LATEST 2026
ALL STUDY QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GUARANTEED PASS | TOP
RATED A+
, Terms in this set (79)
acquisition learning new information by actively paying attention
and engaging with the material
consolidation organizing and reinforcing new information by
connecting it to what you already know and
practicing it to better
remember it
short-term memory (STM) a mental space that temporarily holds a small amount of
information for a short time, usually a few seconds to a
minute
long-term memory (LTM) the storage of information for a long time, including
knowledge, skills, and experiences
sensorimotor stage infants (0-2 years old) explore through senses and
actions, developing an understanding of object
permanence and laying cognitive foundations
object permanence the understanding that something still exists even
though it cannot be seen or heard
trust v. mistrust stage infants learn to rely on caregivers for their basic needs,
fostering trust while inconsistency in meeting these
needs can lead to mistrust, suspicion, and anxiety
about their
environment
autonomy v. shame/doubt stage the shame and doubt stage involves a child's journey
toward independence and decision-making
sensory exploration involves activities that engage the senses—
touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste—helping
children explore and understand the world
around them
fine motor skills fine motor skills involve tiny muscles working with
the brain and nervous system to control
movements in areas like the hands, fingers, lips,
tongue, and eyes
initiative v. guilt stage children between ages 3 and 6 display increased
assertiveness by taking the lead in play and engaging
in social interactions more actively
preoperational stage children between the ages of 2 and 7 years old think
symbolically, using symbols to represent words, objects,
images, individuals, and concepts, enabling the
capacity to mimic behavior through imitation
Objective
Assessment:Learners and
Learning Science study
guide EXAM LATEST 2026
ALL STUDY QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GUARANTEED PASS | TOP
RATED A+
, Terms in this set (79)
acquisition learning new information by actively paying attention
and engaging with the material
consolidation organizing and reinforcing new information by
connecting it to what you already know and
practicing it to better
remember it
short-term memory (STM) a mental space that temporarily holds a small amount of
information for a short time, usually a few seconds to a
minute
long-term memory (LTM) the storage of information for a long time, including
knowledge, skills, and experiences
sensorimotor stage infants (0-2 years old) explore through senses and
actions, developing an understanding of object
permanence and laying cognitive foundations
object permanence the understanding that something still exists even
though it cannot be seen or heard
trust v. mistrust stage infants learn to rely on caregivers for their basic needs,
fostering trust while inconsistency in meeting these
needs can lead to mistrust, suspicion, and anxiety
about their
environment
autonomy v. shame/doubt stage the shame and doubt stage involves a child's journey
toward independence and decision-making
sensory exploration involves activities that engage the senses—
touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste—helping
children explore and understand the world
around them
fine motor skills fine motor skills involve tiny muscles working with
the brain and nervous system to control
movements in areas like the hands, fingers, lips,
tongue, and eyes
initiative v. guilt stage children between ages 3 and 6 display increased
assertiveness by taking the lead in play and engaging
in social interactions more actively
preoperational stage children between the ages of 2 and 7 years old think
symbolically, using symbols to represent words, objects,
images, individuals, and concepts, enabling the
capacity to mimic behavior through imitation
