WGU D664 LEARNERS AND LEARNING SCIENCE OA EXAM | QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
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Sensory Exploration - CORRECT ANSWER -involves activities that engage the senses—touch,
sight, hearing, smell, and taste—helping children explore and understand the world around
them
autonomy versus shame/doubt stage - CORRECT ANSWER -This stage involves a child's journey
toward independence and decision-making
trust versus mistrust stage - CORRECT ANSWER -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.
object permanence - CORRECT ANSWER -the understanding that something still exists even
though it cannot be seen or heard
sensorimotor stage - CORRECT ANSWER -Infants (0-2 years old) explore through senses and
actions, developing an understanding of object permanence and laying cognitive foundations
Cognitive Transition - CORRECT ANSWER -The transition from the sensorimotor stage to the
preoperational stage is marked by mastery of object permanence, recognition of themselves as
separate from their environment, and the realization that they can affect the objects and people
around them.
sensorimotor - CORRECT ANSWER -Children know the world through movement and their
senses. They learn through grasping, sucking, looking,
and listening.
, Social Transition to Autonomy - shame vs doubt - CORRECT ANSWER -At about 18 months old, a
child transitions from the crisis of trust-mistrust to the crisis
of autonomy-shame/doubt. This transition is marked by the desire to accomplish daily tasks by
themselves. When children feel safe trying tasks on their own, even though they may not yet be
capable, they
move into the next stage.
Autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER -Supporting children's independence without overly controlling
or criticizing allows them to develop feelings of accomplishment
and responsibility.
Autonomy to initiative stage - CORRECT ANSWER -Somewhere around age three, a child
transitions
from autonomy to initiative. This transition is marked by the desire to assert control over the
environment and by increased social, physical,
and cognitive exploration.
Birth - 12 months - CORRECT ANSWER -Erikson's PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT THEORY
TRUST vs.
MISTRUST • Provide love, care,
and food • Need comfort and
safety
Ages 1-3 years, Eriksons psychological development theory - CORRECT ANSWER -AUTONOMY
vS.
SHAME & DOUBT
• "Me Do" stage • Need for
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!! 2026/2027
Sensory Exploration - CORRECT ANSWER -involves activities that engage the senses—touch,
sight, hearing, smell, and taste—helping children explore and understand the world around
them
autonomy versus shame/doubt stage - CORRECT ANSWER -This stage involves a child's journey
toward independence and decision-making
trust versus mistrust stage - CORRECT ANSWER -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.
object permanence - CORRECT ANSWER -the understanding that something still exists even
though it cannot be seen or heard
sensorimotor stage - CORRECT ANSWER -Infants (0-2 years old) explore through senses and
actions, developing an understanding of object permanence and laying cognitive foundations
Cognitive Transition - CORRECT ANSWER -The transition from the sensorimotor stage to the
preoperational stage is marked by mastery of object permanence, recognition of themselves as
separate from their environment, and the realization that they can affect the objects and people
around them.
sensorimotor - CORRECT ANSWER -Children know the world through movement and their
senses. They learn through grasping, sucking, looking,
and listening.
, Social Transition to Autonomy - shame vs doubt - CORRECT ANSWER -At about 18 months old, a
child transitions from the crisis of trust-mistrust to the crisis
of autonomy-shame/doubt. This transition is marked by the desire to accomplish daily tasks by
themselves. When children feel safe trying tasks on their own, even though they may not yet be
capable, they
move into the next stage.
Autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER -Supporting children's independence without overly controlling
or criticizing allows them to develop feelings of accomplishment
and responsibility.
Autonomy to initiative stage - CORRECT ANSWER -Somewhere around age three, a child
transitions
from autonomy to initiative. This transition is marked by the desire to assert control over the
environment and by increased social, physical,
and cognitive exploration.
Birth - 12 months - CORRECT ANSWER -Erikson's PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT THEORY
TRUST vs.
MISTRUST • Provide love, care,
and food • Need comfort and
safety
Ages 1-3 years, Eriksons psychological development theory - CORRECT ANSWER -AUTONOMY
vS.
SHAME & DOUBT
• "Me Do" stage • Need for
