WGU D570 Pre-Assessment V2 / D570
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How does methadone affect opioid withdrawal?
It decreases the severity of the symptoms
An engineer notices a colleague's leaking cup and then thinks about how paper degrades and
applies this observation to a design for planter pots that leave no carbon footprint. Which method
does the engineer apply to solve the problem of designing their product in this scenario?
The engineer applied analogical reasoning that considers semantic knowledge and observations
of how others solve problems while designing their product.
A group is asked to solve a complex puzzle by first stating its complex rules. Then later, the
puzzle is re-explained more simply, leading to a higher rate of success. How would
understanding the aspects of reasoning affect perception of the problem?
By considering how context of presentation influences judgment
Which statement explains why it is possible to juggle while thinking about a future vacation?
A person can think clearly about the vacation if they are an expert juggler
, While preparing for a quiz, a student commits key terms to long-term memory by associating
those terms to meaningful moments in their life. How does this practice help the student
memorize the terms?
It employs the technique of elaborative rehearsal
A person is walking and talking with a friend in the woods. How does the visuospatial sketch pad
differ from the phonological loop according to Baddeley's model of working memory?
The visuospatial sketch pad holds information about potential hazards, whereas the phonological
loop holds information related to the friend's words.
A person recalls a fond childhood memory after walking past a garden of fragrant roses. Which
type of memory is demonstrated in this scenario?
Autobiographical memory
What was John Watson known for?
contributions to Behaviorism
What was Jean Piaget known for?
Creating the Stages of Cognitive development
What was Alexander Huth known for?
contributions to brain mapping
Cognitive Psychology PA Review | Latest
Update | Questions &
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct
Verified Solutions
How does methadone affect opioid withdrawal?
It decreases the severity of the symptoms
An engineer notices a colleague's leaking cup and then thinks about how paper degrades and
applies this observation to a design for planter pots that leave no carbon footprint. Which method
does the engineer apply to solve the problem of designing their product in this scenario?
The engineer applied analogical reasoning that considers semantic knowledge and observations
of how others solve problems while designing their product.
A group is asked to solve a complex puzzle by first stating its complex rules. Then later, the
puzzle is re-explained more simply, leading to a higher rate of success. How would
understanding the aspects of reasoning affect perception of the problem?
By considering how context of presentation influences judgment
Which statement explains why it is possible to juggle while thinking about a future vacation?
A person can think clearly about the vacation if they are an expert juggler
, While preparing for a quiz, a student commits key terms to long-term memory by associating
those terms to meaningful moments in their life. How does this practice help the student
memorize the terms?
It employs the technique of elaborative rehearsal
A person is walking and talking with a friend in the woods. How does the visuospatial sketch pad
differ from the phonological loop according to Baddeley's model of working memory?
The visuospatial sketch pad holds information about potential hazards, whereas the phonological
loop holds information related to the friend's words.
A person recalls a fond childhood memory after walking past a garden of fragrant roses. Which
type of memory is demonstrated in this scenario?
Autobiographical memory
What was John Watson known for?
contributions to Behaviorism
What was Jean Piaget known for?
Creating the Stages of Cognitive development
What was Alexander Huth known for?
contributions to brain mapping
