D665 Learner Development and the Science
of Learning Section 1: Neuroscience Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Neuroscience - CORRECT ANSWER the study of the brain and the nervous system
Cognition - CORRECT ANSWER the mental activities associated with thinking,
knowing, remembering, and communicating
Neurodevelopment - CORRECT ANSWER how the brain grows and changes; plays.
crucial role in acquiring new knowledge, honing cognitive skills, and adapting to challenges
of formal education
Myelination - CORRECT ANSWER makes pathways stronger
Pruning - CORRECT ANSWER gets rid of pathways that aren't needed
Neurons - CORRECT ANSWER tiny cells in the brain that work together like an
extensive communication network
Brain stem - CORRECT ANSWER part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord;
oversees important jobs like keeping the heart beating regularly, controlling breathing,
managing blood flow, and controlling automatic actions like sneezing and swallowing
Limbic system - CORRECT ANSWER deep in the brain, it is like an emotional control
center helping handle feelings, like happiness, fear, and sadness
Cerebellum - CORRECT ANSWER located at the back of the head, the "little brain"
helps control voluntary muscle movements, posture, and balance
, Cerebrum - CORRECT ANSWER the front part of the brain responsible for controlling
movement, body temperature, and thinking skills like speaking, problem-solving, and
decision-making. it also handles sensory tasks like seeing, hearing, and feeling touch
Prefrontal cortex - CORRECT ANSWER plays a crucial role in decision-making,
impulse control, and emotional regulation
Encoding - CORRECT ANSWER the initial processing of information, converting
sensory input into a form that the brain can store and use
Storage - CORRECT ANSWER involves retaining encoded information over time
Retrieval - CORRECT ANSWER the process of accessing stored information when
needed
Feedback - CORRECT ANSWER provides information about performance, guiding
future actions to refine learning strategies
Metacognition - CORRECT ANSWER the awareness and understanding of one's
thinking processes to monitor and regulate learning
Retrieval practice - CORRECT ANSWER enhances long term retention by actively
recalling information from memory
Spacing - CORRECT ANSWER strategically spacing out study sessions over time
leads to more robust learning outcomes
Interleaving - CORRECT ANSWER mixing different topics or skills within a single
study session promotes deeper understanding and transfer of knowledge
of Learning Section 1: Neuroscience Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Neuroscience - CORRECT ANSWER the study of the brain and the nervous system
Cognition - CORRECT ANSWER the mental activities associated with thinking,
knowing, remembering, and communicating
Neurodevelopment - CORRECT ANSWER how the brain grows and changes; plays.
crucial role in acquiring new knowledge, honing cognitive skills, and adapting to challenges
of formal education
Myelination - CORRECT ANSWER makes pathways stronger
Pruning - CORRECT ANSWER gets rid of pathways that aren't needed
Neurons - CORRECT ANSWER tiny cells in the brain that work together like an
extensive communication network
Brain stem - CORRECT ANSWER part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord;
oversees important jobs like keeping the heart beating regularly, controlling breathing,
managing blood flow, and controlling automatic actions like sneezing and swallowing
Limbic system - CORRECT ANSWER deep in the brain, it is like an emotional control
center helping handle feelings, like happiness, fear, and sadness
Cerebellum - CORRECT ANSWER located at the back of the head, the "little brain"
helps control voluntary muscle movements, posture, and balance
, Cerebrum - CORRECT ANSWER the front part of the brain responsible for controlling
movement, body temperature, and thinking skills like speaking, problem-solving, and
decision-making. it also handles sensory tasks like seeing, hearing, and feeling touch
Prefrontal cortex - CORRECT ANSWER plays a crucial role in decision-making,
impulse control, and emotional regulation
Encoding - CORRECT ANSWER the initial processing of information, converting
sensory input into a form that the brain can store and use
Storage - CORRECT ANSWER involves retaining encoded information over time
Retrieval - CORRECT ANSWER the process of accessing stored information when
needed
Feedback - CORRECT ANSWER provides information about performance, guiding
future actions to refine learning strategies
Metacognition - CORRECT ANSWER the awareness and understanding of one's
thinking processes to monitor and regulate learning
Retrieval practice - CORRECT ANSWER enhances long term retention by actively
recalling information from memory
Spacing - CORRECT ANSWER strategically spacing out study sessions over time
leads to more robust learning outcomes
Interleaving - CORRECT ANSWER mixing different topics or skills within a single
study session promotes deeper understanding and transfer of knowledge
