WGU D664 LEARNERS AND LEARNING SCIENCE
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT | OA 2 — STUDY GUIDE |
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 | ACTUAL EXAM |
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | EXAM
REVIEW | 100% CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS|ALREADY A+ GRADED.
Course/Program: WGU D664 — Learners and Learning Science
Field of Study: Learning Science, Educational Psychology, Cognitive
Development, Instructional Design
Level: Graduate, Master of Education, Learning Experience Design
Edition: 2026–2027
Introduction
This comprehensive practice examination is designed for WGU graduate
students preparing for the D664 Learners and Learning Science
Objective Assessment (OA 2). It contains 100 advanced multiple-choice
questions covering foundational theories of learning, cognitive
development, memory and information processing, motivation,
metacognition, social and emotional learning, behavioral and social
cognitive theories, constructivism, transfer of learning, and evidence-
based instructional strategies. Each question reflects current
educational psychology research and real-world teaching and learning
scenarios. The answer key provides detailed rationales to reinforce
conceptual understanding and application. Use this document to assess
readiness, identify knowledge gaps, and strengthen preparation for the
2026–2027 assessment cycle. All questions are original practice items
and are not from actual WGU exams.
Table of Contents
,1. Foundations of Learning Science
2. Cognitive Development and Processing
3. Memory and Information Processing
4. Behaviorism and Social Cognitive Theory
5. Constructivism and Social Learning
6. Motivation and Self-Regulation
7. Metacognition and Learning Strategies
8. Transfer and Application of Learning
9. Social, Emotional, and Cultural Factors
10. Instructional Design and Assessment
1.
Which of the following best defines learning science?
A) The study of only animal behavior
B) An interdisciplinary field that investigates how people learn and how
instruction can be improved
C) A branch of neuroscience focused only on brain chemistry
D) The memorization of educational theories
Correct Answer: B
Learning science is an interdisciplinary field drawing from psychology,
neuroscience, education, and cognitive science to understand learning
processes and design effective instruction. It is broader than animal
behavior or brain chemistry, and it is not just memorization of theories.
2.
Which theorist is most associated with the stages of cognitive
development in children?
,A) B.F. Skinner
B) Jean Piaget
C) Albert Bandura
D) Lev Vygotsky
Correct Answer: B
Jean Piaget proposed four stages of cognitive development:
sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal
operational. Skinner is behaviorism; Bandura is social cognitive;
Vygotsky is sociocultural. Thus B is correct.
3.
According to Piaget, what is "assimilation"?
A) Changing existing schemas to fit new information
B) Incorporating new information into existing schemas without
changing them
C) Forgetting old information
D) A process of social negotiation
Correct Answer: B
Assimilation is fitting new experiences into existing cognitive structures.
Accommodation is changing schemas to fit new info. Forgetting and
social negotiation are not assimilation. Thus B is correct.
4.
Which of the following is an example of accommodation in Piaget's
theory?
A) A child calls all four-legged animals "dog"
B) A child revises their schema of "dog" to distinguish dogs from cats
, C) A child forgets an animal's name
D) A child repeats a behavior for pleasure
Correct Answer: B
Accommodation occurs when existing schemas are modified to
incorporate new information, such as distinguishing dogs from cats.
Calling all four-legged animals "dog" is assimilation; forgetting and
repetition are not accommodation. Thus B is correct.
5.
What is the "zone of proximal development" (ZPD) according to
Vygotsky?
A) The range of tasks a learner can perform independently
B) The range of tasks a learner can perform with guidance or
collaboration but not alone
C) The highest level a learner will ever reach
D) The gap between IQ and achievement
Correct Answer: B
ZPD is the distance between what a learner can do independently and
what they can achieve with assistance from a more knowledgeable
other. It guides scaffolding. The other options are inaccurate.
6.
Which instructional strategy is directly aligned with Vygotsky's concept
of scaffolding?
A) Providing no help until the learner fails repeatedly
B) Gradually reducing assistance as the learner becomes more
competent
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT | OA 2 — STUDY GUIDE |
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 | ACTUAL EXAM |
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | EXAM
REVIEW | 100% CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS|ALREADY A+ GRADED.
Course/Program: WGU D664 — Learners and Learning Science
Field of Study: Learning Science, Educational Psychology, Cognitive
Development, Instructional Design
Level: Graduate, Master of Education, Learning Experience Design
Edition: 2026–2027
Introduction
This comprehensive practice examination is designed for WGU graduate
students preparing for the D664 Learners and Learning Science
Objective Assessment (OA 2). It contains 100 advanced multiple-choice
questions covering foundational theories of learning, cognitive
development, memory and information processing, motivation,
metacognition, social and emotional learning, behavioral and social
cognitive theories, constructivism, transfer of learning, and evidence-
based instructional strategies. Each question reflects current
educational psychology research and real-world teaching and learning
scenarios. The answer key provides detailed rationales to reinforce
conceptual understanding and application. Use this document to assess
readiness, identify knowledge gaps, and strengthen preparation for the
2026–2027 assessment cycle. All questions are original practice items
and are not from actual WGU exams.
Table of Contents
,1. Foundations of Learning Science
2. Cognitive Development and Processing
3. Memory and Information Processing
4. Behaviorism and Social Cognitive Theory
5. Constructivism and Social Learning
6. Motivation and Self-Regulation
7. Metacognition and Learning Strategies
8. Transfer and Application of Learning
9. Social, Emotional, and Cultural Factors
10. Instructional Design and Assessment
1.
Which of the following best defines learning science?
A) The study of only animal behavior
B) An interdisciplinary field that investigates how people learn and how
instruction can be improved
C) A branch of neuroscience focused only on brain chemistry
D) The memorization of educational theories
Correct Answer: B
Learning science is an interdisciplinary field drawing from psychology,
neuroscience, education, and cognitive science to understand learning
processes and design effective instruction. It is broader than animal
behavior or brain chemistry, and it is not just memorization of theories.
2.
Which theorist is most associated with the stages of cognitive
development in children?
,A) B.F. Skinner
B) Jean Piaget
C) Albert Bandura
D) Lev Vygotsky
Correct Answer: B
Jean Piaget proposed four stages of cognitive development:
sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal
operational. Skinner is behaviorism; Bandura is social cognitive;
Vygotsky is sociocultural. Thus B is correct.
3.
According to Piaget, what is "assimilation"?
A) Changing existing schemas to fit new information
B) Incorporating new information into existing schemas without
changing them
C) Forgetting old information
D) A process of social negotiation
Correct Answer: B
Assimilation is fitting new experiences into existing cognitive structures.
Accommodation is changing schemas to fit new info. Forgetting and
social negotiation are not assimilation. Thus B is correct.
4.
Which of the following is an example of accommodation in Piaget's
theory?
A) A child calls all four-legged animals "dog"
B) A child revises their schema of "dog" to distinguish dogs from cats
, C) A child forgets an animal's name
D) A child repeats a behavior for pleasure
Correct Answer: B
Accommodation occurs when existing schemas are modified to
incorporate new information, such as distinguishing dogs from cats.
Calling all four-legged animals "dog" is assimilation; forgetting and
repetition are not accommodation. Thus B is correct.
5.
What is the "zone of proximal development" (ZPD) according to
Vygotsky?
A) The range of tasks a learner can perform independently
B) The range of tasks a learner can perform with guidance or
collaboration but not alone
C) The highest level a learner will ever reach
D) The gap between IQ and achievement
Correct Answer: B
ZPD is the distance between what a learner can do independently and
what they can achieve with assistance from a more knowledgeable
other. It guides scaffolding. The other options are inaccurate.
6.
Which instructional strategy is directly aligned with Vygotsky's concept
of scaffolding?
A) Providing no help until the learner fails repeatedly
B) Gradually reducing assistance as the learner becomes more
competent
