LEARNERS AND LEARNING
SCIENCE- D664: EXAM 2025/2026,
WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
neuroscience
the study of the brain and nervous system
cognition
thinking activities such as remembering, understanding, problem-
solving, and decision-making, including how people get, use, and
store information in their minds
neurodiversity
recognizes and celebrates diversity in neural functioning and
cognitive styles
neuroplasticity
the brain's ability to reorganize and adapt in response to
experiences
cognitive style
an individual's typical or habitual way of problem-solving,
thinking, perceiving, and remembering
cognitive rigidity
cognitive abilities become rigid and fixed as people age
tabula rasa
, the human mind is essentially empty at birth
growth mindset
when a person believes in the power of effort and resilience
fixed mindset
when a person sees abilities as unchangeable
differentiated instruction
recognizes that every student is unique and tailors teaching to
individual needs, interests, and readiness levels
multisensory learning
engages different senses to deepen students' learning
experiences
social and emotional learning (SEL)
equips students with the skills and competencies to navigate the
complexities of life
information processing theory
fundamental concepts for understanding brain function, such as
sensory input, working memory, and long-term memory
embodied mind perspective
connection between the body, mind, and environment
humanism
nurturing students' overall well-being, self-esteem, and sense of
belonging
Desirable Difficulty
introducing challenges or obstacles during learning to cultivate
resilience and enhance overall
SCIENCE- D664: EXAM 2025/2026,
WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
neuroscience
the study of the brain and nervous system
cognition
thinking activities such as remembering, understanding, problem-
solving, and decision-making, including how people get, use, and
store information in their minds
neurodiversity
recognizes and celebrates diversity in neural functioning and
cognitive styles
neuroplasticity
the brain's ability to reorganize and adapt in response to
experiences
cognitive style
an individual's typical or habitual way of problem-solving,
thinking, perceiving, and remembering
cognitive rigidity
cognitive abilities become rigid and fixed as people age
tabula rasa
, the human mind is essentially empty at birth
growth mindset
when a person believes in the power of effort and resilience
fixed mindset
when a person sees abilities as unchangeable
differentiated instruction
recognizes that every student is unique and tailors teaching to
individual needs, interests, and readiness levels
multisensory learning
engages different senses to deepen students' learning
experiences
social and emotional learning (SEL)
equips students with the skills and competencies to navigate the
complexities of life
information processing theory
fundamental concepts for understanding brain function, such as
sensory input, working memory, and long-term memory
embodied mind perspective
connection between the body, mind, and environment
humanism
nurturing students' overall well-being, self-esteem, and sense of
belonging
Desirable Difficulty
introducing challenges or obstacles during learning to cultivate
resilience and enhance overall
