WGU D570 Cognitive Psychology Exam 3 2026 | Most Tested
Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. In acquiring expertise, even for complex skills, performance continues to
follow the power law of learning through the expert phase.
true
false
2. What is the definition of pattern recognition in cognitive psychology?
The method of solving problems using logical reasoning.
The skill of interpreting complex language structures.
The process of identifying and categorizing stimuli based on their
features.
The ability to recall past experiences and information.
3. What is the primary feature of language exemplified by the honey bee
waggle dance?
All of the above
Displacement in space and time
Discreteness and productivity
Arbitrariness of units
4. Deliberate practice is an important action step. When you are engaged in
deliberate practice, you...
focus on what you need to do better.
get feedback on your efforts.
, focus on what you need to do better and get feedback on your
efforts.
set SMART goals.
5. What is the definition of strategic learning in cognitive psychology?
Strategic learning involves passive reading of materials.
Strategic learning refers to the use of specific strategies to enhance
understanding and retention of information.
Strategic learning is solely focused on rote memorization.
Strategic learning is the process of memorizing facts without
understanding.
6. Gestalt psychology emphasized that pattern recognition relies on:
social and cultural patterns of experience
the development of higher order thinking
the perception of the whole pattern of stimuli
none of these
7. According to the power law of learning, performance during learning:
Improves at a steady rate
Improves rapidly at first, then slows down
Starts slowly, and then rapidly improves
Improves in an unpredictable way
8. What specific area of the brain is known for its role in face recognition
expertise?
, Prefrontal cortex
Fusiform gyrus
Amygdala
Occipital lobe
9. When reading, people envision themselves in the narrative world from the
perspective of the main character. As the narrative progresses, readers
update their situational model along a number of dimensions, including:
Space: where are characters located?
Time: when are events occurring?
Causality: who or what was responsible for what?
All of the above
10. Describe how the Situation Model aids in the comprehension of a narrative.
The Situation Model only considers the emotional responses of the
readers.
The Situation Model is irrelevant to narrative comprehension.
The Situation Model helps readers integrate information about
characters, settings, and events to create a coherent understanding
of the story.
The Situation Model focuses solely on the author's intent and writing
style.
11. If a person recalls a past event differently after hearing a misleading account,
which cognitive process is likely at play?
Metacognition
Cognitive Dissonance
, Memory Consolidation
Inference of Reference
12. What is the tendency of readers regarding unimportant words during
reading?
Memorize them
Ignore punctuation
Read them carefully
Skip them
13. When people assess the likelihood of risk,
It depends on how readily examples come to mind. This can lead to
a biased estimate of risk.
It only depends on how recent has the person experienced
something similar
It depends on an objective evaluation of the probability of accidents
to happen and to the related consequences
14. Honeybees' dances exhibit which of the following key characteristics of
human spoken language to some limited extent?
Displacement
Hierarchical structure
Productivity
Arbitrariness
Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. In acquiring expertise, even for complex skills, performance continues to
follow the power law of learning through the expert phase.
true
false
2. What is the definition of pattern recognition in cognitive psychology?
The method of solving problems using logical reasoning.
The skill of interpreting complex language structures.
The process of identifying and categorizing stimuli based on their
features.
The ability to recall past experiences and information.
3. What is the primary feature of language exemplified by the honey bee
waggle dance?
All of the above
Displacement in space and time
Discreteness and productivity
Arbitrariness of units
4. Deliberate practice is an important action step. When you are engaged in
deliberate practice, you...
focus on what you need to do better.
get feedback on your efforts.
, focus on what you need to do better and get feedback on your
efforts.
set SMART goals.
5. What is the definition of strategic learning in cognitive psychology?
Strategic learning involves passive reading of materials.
Strategic learning refers to the use of specific strategies to enhance
understanding and retention of information.
Strategic learning is solely focused on rote memorization.
Strategic learning is the process of memorizing facts without
understanding.
6. Gestalt psychology emphasized that pattern recognition relies on:
social and cultural patterns of experience
the development of higher order thinking
the perception of the whole pattern of stimuli
none of these
7. According to the power law of learning, performance during learning:
Improves at a steady rate
Improves rapidly at first, then slows down
Starts slowly, and then rapidly improves
Improves in an unpredictable way
8. What specific area of the brain is known for its role in face recognition
expertise?
, Prefrontal cortex
Fusiform gyrus
Amygdala
Occipital lobe
9. When reading, people envision themselves in the narrative world from the
perspective of the main character. As the narrative progresses, readers
update their situational model along a number of dimensions, including:
Space: where are characters located?
Time: when are events occurring?
Causality: who or what was responsible for what?
All of the above
10. Describe how the Situation Model aids in the comprehension of a narrative.
The Situation Model only considers the emotional responses of the
readers.
The Situation Model is irrelevant to narrative comprehension.
The Situation Model helps readers integrate information about
characters, settings, and events to create a coherent understanding
of the story.
The Situation Model focuses solely on the author's intent and writing
style.
11. If a person recalls a past event differently after hearing a misleading account,
which cognitive process is likely at play?
Metacognition
Cognitive Dissonance
, Memory Consolidation
Inference of Reference
12. What is the tendency of readers regarding unimportant words during
reading?
Memorize them
Ignore punctuation
Read them carefully
Skip them
13. When people assess the likelihood of risk,
It depends on how readily examples come to mind. This can lead to
a biased estimate of risk.
It only depends on how recent has the person experienced
something similar
It depends on an objective evaluation of the probability of accidents
to happen and to the related consequences
14. Honeybees' dances exhibit which of the following key characteristics of
human spoken language to some limited extent?
Displacement
Hierarchical structure
Productivity
Arbitrariness
