D664 WGU QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Encoding
CORRECT ANSWER Process that involves transforming sensory input into useable
information
Storage
CORRECT ANSWER Holds processed information for later use.
Feedback
CORRECT ANSWER Receiving information about performance.
Retrieval
CORRECT ANSWER Accessing information that is being held.
Metacognition
CORRECT ANSWER Understanding own thought process
Retrieval practices
CORRECT ANSWER Intentionally remembering stored information
Interleaving
CORRECT ANSWER covering multiple types of problems during ONE study session-
like getting multiple flavors of ice cream in one cup.
Retrieval Practices
CORRECT ANSWER Students quiz one another on important concepts to prepare for
an exam.
Spacing
CORRECT ANSWER Studying 30 to 45 minutes every morning.
Desired difficulty
, CORRECT ANSWER Designing task for a lesson opener so students have to use the
concepts they already know in a new way. "Right amount of challenge."
Managing time effectively
CORRECT ANSWER Executive function. Think of it as your jobs executer- expects
what? Your time being managed effectively.
Limited brain capacity
CORRECT ANSWER Concept from neuroscience that CONTRICDICTS the myth of
multitasking..
Think about decorating a tree, you are at limited capacity . You can NOT put star,
ribbon, garland, ornaments all on at one time.
Cognitive styles
CORRECT ANSWER Refute the myth of normality.
Example:
Different cognitive styles offer unique advantages depending on the situation. For
example, someone with a more visual cognitive style might excel in spatial reasoning,
while an individual with a more analytical style might excel in complex problem-solving.
Embodied mind
CORRECT ANSWER disprove the myth of the brain as a computer.
Example:
Brain is connected to BODY and BODY influences. emBODied mind.
Encourage consistent study habits
CORRECT ANSWER An appropriate strategy to fight the myth of cramming.
Example:
Filling/Cramming mouth full of food can result in chocking. Taking consistent smaller
bites of food, will not choke you.
Encoding
CORRECT ANSWER Process that involves transforming sensory input into useable
information
Storage
CORRECT ANSWER Holds processed information for later use.
Feedback
CORRECT ANSWER Receiving information about performance.
Retrieval
CORRECT ANSWER Accessing information that is being held.
Metacognition
CORRECT ANSWER Understanding own thought process
Retrieval practices
CORRECT ANSWER Intentionally remembering stored information
Interleaving
CORRECT ANSWER covering multiple types of problems during ONE study session-
like getting multiple flavors of ice cream in one cup.
Retrieval Practices
CORRECT ANSWER Students quiz one another on important concepts to prepare for
an exam.
Spacing
CORRECT ANSWER Studying 30 to 45 minutes every morning.
Desired difficulty
, CORRECT ANSWER Designing task for a lesson opener so students have to use the
concepts they already know in a new way. "Right amount of challenge."
Managing time effectively
CORRECT ANSWER Executive function. Think of it as your jobs executer- expects
what? Your time being managed effectively.
Limited brain capacity
CORRECT ANSWER Concept from neuroscience that CONTRICDICTS the myth of
multitasking..
Think about decorating a tree, you are at limited capacity . You can NOT put star,
ribbon, garland, ornaments all on at one time.
Cognitive styles
CORRECT ANSWER Refute the myth of normality.
Example:
Different cognitive styles offer unique advantages depending on the situation. For
example, someone with a more visual cognitive style might excel in spatial reasoning,
while an individual with a more analytical style might excel in complex problem-solving.
Embodied mind
CORRECT ANSWER disprove the myth of the brain as a computer.
Example:
Brain is connected to BODY and BODY influences. emBODied mind.
Encourage consistent study habits
CORRECT ANSWER An appropriate strategy to fight the myth of cramming.
Example:
Filling/Cramming mouth full of food can result in chocking. Taking consistent smaller
bites of food, will not choke you.
