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WGU D664 Learners and Learning Science Objective
Assessment –OA Questions with Correct Answers Latest
2025/2026, Rated A+
Underscores the interplay between individual cognition and social factors in shaping learning;
complements the emphasis on social interaction by highlighting the role of observational
learning and modeling knowledge acquisition
Social Constructivism
The teacher or a peer; a person who possesses more knowledge or expertise than the learner and
provides assistance and guidance within the ZPD
More Knowledgeable Other (MKO)
The gap between what a learner can accomplish independently and what they can achieve with
guidance and support
Zone of proximal development (ZPD)
The study of the brain and nervous system
Neuroscience
Thinking activities such as remembering, understanding, problem-solving, and decision-making,
including how people get, use, and store information in their minds
Cognition
Understanding that certain physical attributes of objects- such as quantity, mass, volume, and
number- remain constant even when their appearance or arrangement changes
Conservation
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Children between the ages 5 and 12 develop a growing sense of competence and accomplishment
as they develop a greater understanding of their capabilities and limitations
Industry Versus Inferiority Stage
In children between ages 7 and 11, thinking becomes more logical, organizes, and systematic
Concrete Operational Stage
To mentally undo actions or operations; allow individuals to understand that certain processes
can be reversed to return to their original state
Reversibility
To categorize objects, events, or concepts based on common attributes or characteristics,
enabling children to organize and make sense of their environment
Classification
Conceptual framework that explains how individuals acquire knowledge, develop skills, and
changes behaviors over time
Learning Theories
Sheds light on how external stimuli shape behavior, emphasizing the focus on observable
behaviors rather than internal mental processes
Behaviorism
Illustrates how associations between stimuli can lead to be learned responses
Classical Conditioning
WGU D664 Learners and Learning Science Objective
Assessment –OA Questions with Correct Answers Latest
2025/2026, Rated A+
Underscores the interplay between individual cognition and social factors in shaping learning;
complements the emphasis on social interaction by highlighting the role of observational
learning and modeling knowledge acquisition
Social Constructivism
The teacher or a peer; a person who possesses more knowledge or expertise than the learner and
provides assistance and guidance within the ZPD
More Knowledgeable Other (MKO)
The gap between what a learner can accomplish independently and what they can achieve with
guidance and support
Zone of proximal development (ZPD)
The study of the brain and nervous system
Neuroscience
Thinking activities such as remembering, understanding, problem-solving, and decision-making,
including how people get, use, and store information in their minds
Cognition
Understanding that certain physical attributes of objects- such as quantity, mass, volume, and
number- remain constant even when their appearance or arrangement changes
Conservation
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Children between the ages 5 and 12 develop a growing sense of competence and accomplishment
as they develop a greater understanding of their capabilities and limitations
Industry Versus Inferiority Stage
In children between ages 7 and 11, thinking becomes more logical, organizes, and systematic
Concrete Operational Stage
To mentally undo actions or operations; allow individuals to understand that certain processes
can be reversed to return to their original state
Reversibility
To categorize objects, events, or concepts based on common attributes or characteristics,
enabling children to organize and make sense of their environment
Classification
Conceptual framework that explains how individuals acquire knowledge, develop skills, and
changes behaviors over time
Learning Theories
Sheds light on how external stimuli shape behavior, emphasizing the focus on observable
behaviors rather than internal mental processes
Behaviorism
Illustrates how associations between stimuli can lead to be learned responses
Classical Conditioning
