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WGU D094 Educational Psychology
and Development of Children &
Adolescents Questions & Answers
2026/2027 | Verified Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
59 Questions 13 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 59 verified questions with correct answers covering educational psychology and the
development of children and adolescents. Each question is paired with an answer, providing clear
explanations of key psychological theories and concepts, making it suitable for study, review, and certification
preparation in the field of educational psychology.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Explores the levels of human needs as proposed by Maslow,
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs from physiological to self-actualization. 6 Qs 10.2%
Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Examines Piaget's theory regarding the stages of cognitive
Development development in children. 5 Qs 8.5%
Erikson's Psychosocial Analyzes Erikson's stages of psychosocial development and
Development their implications. 5 Qs 8.5%
Discusses various theories related to moral development
Theories of Moral Development including those of Kohlberg and Gilligan. 5 Qs 8.5%
Covers major cognitive development theories including those
Cognitive Development Theories of Vygotsky and Chomsky. 5 Qs 8.5%
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Learning Processes and Investigates different learning theories including classical
Theories conditioning and operant conditioning. 4 Qs 6.8%
Memory and Cognitive Explores the different types of memory and their functions in
Functions cognitive development. 4 Qs 6.8%
Social Learning and Examines social learning theories and the constructivist
Constructivism approach to education. 4 Qs 6.8%
Assessment and Learning Focuses on different assessment types and their role in
Outcomes measuring learning outcomes. 5 Qs 8.5%
Identifies intrinsic and extrinsic barriers that affect student
Barriers to Learning learning. 4 Qs 6.8%
Educational Strategies and Discusses various educational strategies including
Techniques cooperative learning and project-based learning. 4 Qs 6.8%
Covers major theories of intelligence including Gardner's
Intelligence Theories Multiple Intelligences and Spearman's g-factor. 4 Qs 6.8%
Explains the concept of scaffolding in educational settings and
Developmental Scaffolding its importance. 4 Qs 6.8%
Total Exam Coverage 13 Integrated Topic Modules 59 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: MASLOW'S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS
6 Questions • 10.2% of Exam • Explores the levels of human needs as proposed by Maslow, from physiological to self-actualization.
QUESTION 1
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Answer: Graph that shows that individuals must satisfy a basic series of needs before they can reach their
full potential.
Figure A1: Visual Answer / Reference Image
QUESTION 2
Maslows Needs level 1
Answer: Physiological needs ( water, food)
QUESTION 3
Maslows needs level 2
Answer: Safety and security ( Place to live, physical or financial safety.
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WGU D094 Educational Psychology
and Development of Children &
Adolescents Questions & Answers
2026/2027 | Verified Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
59 Questions 13 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 59 verified questions with correct answers covering educational psychology and the
development of children and adolescents. Each question is paired with an answer, providing clear
explanations of key psychological theories and concepts, making it suitable for study, review, and certification
preparation in the field of educational psychology.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Explores the levels of human needs as proposed by Maslow,
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs from physiological to self-actualization. 6 Qs 10.2%
Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Examines Piaget's theory regarding the stages of cognitive
Development development in children. 5 Qs 8.5%
Erikson's Psychosocial Analyzes Erikson's stages of psychosocial development and
Development their implications. 5 Qs 8.5%
Discusses various theories related to moral development
Theories of Moral Development including those of Kohlberg and Gilligan. 5 Qs 8.5%
Covers major cognitive development theories including those
Cognitive Development Theories of Vygotsky and Chomsky. 5 Qs 8.5%
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Learning Processes and Investigates different learning theories including classical
Theories conditioning and operant conditioning. 4 Qs 6.8%
Memory and Cognitive Explores the different types of memory and their functions in
Functions cognitive development. 4 Qs 6.8%
Social Learning and Examines social learning theories and the constructivist
Constructivism approach to education. 4 Qs 6.8%
Assessment and Learning Focuses on different assessment types and their role in
Outcomes measuring learning outcomes. 5 Qs 8.5%
Identifies intrinsic and extrinsic barriers that affect student
Barriers to Learning learning. 4 Qs 6.8%
Educational Strategies and Discusses various educational strategies including
Techniques cooperative learning and project-based learning. 4 Qs 6.8%
Covers major theories of intelligence including Gardner's
Intelligence Theories Multiple Intelligences and Spearman's g-factor. 4 Qs 6.8%
Explains the concept of scaffolding in educational settings and
Developmental Scaffolding its importance. 4 Qs 6.8%
Total Exam Coverage 13 Integrated Topic Modules 59 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: MASLOW'S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS
6 Questions • 10.2% of Exam • Explores the levels of human needs as proposed by Maslow, from physiological to self-actualization.
QUESTION 1
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Answer: Graph that shows that individuals must satisfy a basic series of needs before they can reach their
full potential.
Figure A1: Visual Answer / Reference Image
QUESTION 2
Maslows Needs level 1
Answer: Physiological needs ( water, food)
QUESTION 3
Maslows needs level 2
Answer: Safety and security ( Place to live, physical or financial safety.
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