WGU D664 learners and learning science
practice test Latest Update 2025-2026 70
Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers
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A psychology teacher is covering a unit about personal bias. Which activity represents
the use of progressive complexity based on Bloom's Taxonomy in this situation? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Students analyze how biases affect thinking after learning to
identify biases in scenarios.
A teacher assigns real-world problem-solving tasks to groups of students. What is the
learning theory underlying the teaching approach in this scenario? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Constructivism
A teacher designs the task for a lesson opener so that students have to use the
concepts they know in a new way. This presents just the right amount of challenge.What
is the strategy being used by this teacher? - CORRECT ANSWER: Desirable difficulty
A teacher encourages students to set goals for themselves to enhance their learning.
Which theory of learning science does the strategy in this scenario demonstrate? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Constructivism
A teacher gives students the freedom to select a topic or real-world problem to research
for their final project. Which learning theory forms the basis of the strategy in this
scenario? - CORRECT ANSWER: Constructivism
A teacher has been focusing on using imaginative play to help students understand
complicated concepts and develop emotionally. Which stage of Piaget's cognitive
development theory directly relates to this strategy? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Preoperational
, A teacher has consistently made an effort to give students chances to explore their
interests and values through self-reflection. What is the associated stage of Piaget's
cognitive development theory for this strategy? - CORRECT ANSWER: Formal
operational
A teacher has students complete graphic organizers before starting a writing
assignment. What is the learning theory underlying the teaching approach in this
scenario? - CORRECT ANSWER: Cognitivism
A teacher is working with a two-year-old who is in Erickson's "autonomy vs. shame and
doubt" stage of development. Which strategy should the teacher implement for day-to-
day interactions based on this stage of development? - CORRECT ANSWER: Offering
opportunities to make choices during activities
A teacher is working with a two-year-old who is in Erickson's "trust vs. mistrust" stage of
development. Which strategy should the teacher implement for day-to-day interactions
based on this stage of development? - CORRECT ANSWER: Creating a safe and loving
environment to explore
A teacher offers positive feedback on all assignments to reinforce students' efforts.
Which theory of learning science does the strategy in this scenario demonstrate? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Behaviorism
A teacher often encourages imaginative play and creativity to facilitate emotional
development. Which stage of Piaget's cognitive development theory directly relates to
this strategy? - CORRECT ANSWER: Preoperational
A teacher praises students each time they give a correct response during class
discussions. Which theory of learning science does the strategy in this scenario
demonstrate? - CORRECT ANSWER: Behaviorism
practice test Latest Update 2025-2026 70
Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers
Guaranteed A+
A psychology teacher is covering a unit about personal bias. Which activity represents
the use of progressive complexity based on Bloom's Taxonomy in this situation? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Students analyze how biases affect thinking after learning to
identify biases in scenarios.
A teacher assigns real-world problem-solving tasks to groups of students. What is the
learning theory underlying the teaching approach in this scenario? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Constructivism
A teacher designs the task for a lesson opener so that students have to use the
concepts they know in a new way. This presents just the right amount of challenge.What
is the strategy being used by this teacher? - CORRECT ANSWER: Desirable difficulty
A teacher encourages students to set goals for themselves to enhance their learning.
Which theory of learning science does the strategy in this scenario demonstrate? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Constructivism
A teacher gives students the freedom to select a topic or real-world problem to research
for their final project. Which learning theory forms the basis of the strategy in this
scenario? - CORRECT ANSWER: Constructivism
A teacher has been focusing on using imaginative play to help students understand
complicated concepts and develop emotionally. Which stage of Piaget's cognitive
development theory directly relates to this strategy? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Preoperational
, A teacher has consistently made an effort to give students chances to explore their
interests and values through self-reflection. What is the associated stage of Piaget's
cognitive development theory for this strategy? - CORRECT ANSWER: Formal
operational
A teacher has students complete graphic organizers before starting a writing
assignment. What is the learning theory underlying the teaching approach in this
scenario? - CORRECT ANSWER: Cognitivism
A teacher is working with a two-year-old who is in Erickson's "autonomy vs. shame and
doubt" stage of development. Which strategy should the teacher implement for day-to-
day interactions based on this stage of development? - CORRECT ANSWER: Offering
opportunities to make choices during activities
A teacher is working with a two-year-old who is in Erickson's "trust vs. mistrust" stage of
development. Which strategy should the teacher implement for day-to-day interactions
based on this stage of development? - CORRECT ANSWER: Creating a safe and loving
environment to explore
A teacher offers positive feedback on all assignments to reinforce students' efforts.
Which theory of learning science does the strategy in this scenario demonstrate? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Behaviorism
A teacher often encourages imaginative play and creativity to facilitate emotional
development. Which stage of Piaget's cognitive development theory directly relates to
this strategy? - CORRECT ANSWER: Preoperational
A teacher praises students each time they give a correct response during class
discussions. Which theory of learning science does the strategy in this scenario
demonstrate? - CORRECT ANSWER: Behaviorism
