WGU D664 Test Questions and
Answers Rated A+
A teacher is working with a two year old who is in Erikson'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 - ANSWER-Encouraging the
independent performance of tasks
A teacher uses simple rhymes to help students remember important formulas. Which
learning theory forms the basis of the strategy in this scenario? - ANSWER-Cognitivism
A teacher uses songs to help students memorize the name of states and state capitals,
what is the learning theory underlying the teaching approach in this scenario? -
ANSWER-Cognitivism
A teacher wants to implement assignments based on the theory of constructivism.
Which type of assignment should the teacher use? - ANSWER-Inquiry-based problem-
solving
A teacher wants to use day-to-day instructional strategies that are in alignment with
constructivism, what is an example of an implementation of this theory? - ANSWER-
Starting each lesson by making connections to previously learned concepts
What is one appropriate strategy to fight the common myth of normality? - ANSWER-
Embracing variety and individual differences
Which instructional activity in a high school class aligns with Vygotsky's view of
development - ANSWER-Allowing students to discuss new ideas in groups of peers
Which part of learning involves processing information from sensory input? - ANSWER-
Encoding
Which result serves as proof that multitasking is not as beneficial learning habit? -
ANSWER-Impaired cognitive functioning
Which task is associated with executive function? - ANSWER-Regulating Emotions
Which teaching strategy demonstrated the use of progressive complexity based on
Bloom's Taxonomy to help students learn about personal bias in a psychology class -
ANSWER-Students analyze how biases affect thinking after learning to identify biases
in scenarios
Which teaching strategy is used to fight the common myth of cognitive rigidity? -
ANSWER-Encouraging students to have a growth mindset
Answers Rated A+
A teacher is working with a two year old who is in Erikson'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 - ANSWER-Encouraging the
independent performance of tasks
A teacher uses simple rhymes to help students remember important formulas. Which
learning theory forms the basis of the strategy in this scenario? - ANSWER-Cognitivism
A teacher uses songs to help students memorize the name of states and state capitals,
what is the learning theory underlying the teaching approach in this scenario? -
ANSWER-Cognitivism
A teacher wants to implement assignments based on the theory of constructivism.
Which type of assignment should the teacher use? - ANSWER-Inquiry-based problem-
solving
A teacher wants to use day-to-day instructional strategies that are in alignment with
constructivism, what is an example of an implementation of this theory? - ANSWER-
Starting each lesson by making connections to previously learned concepts
What is one appropriate strategy to fight the common myth of normality? - ANSWER-
Embracing variety and individual differences
Which instructional activity in a high school class aligns with Vygotsky's view of
development - ANSWER-Allowing students to discuss new ideas in groups of peers
Which part of learning involves processing information from sensory input? - ANSWER-
Encoding
Which result serves as proof that multitasking is not as beneficial learning habit? -
ANSWER-Impaired cognitive functioning
Which task is associated with executive function? - ANSWER-Regulating Emotions
Which teaching strategy demonstrated the use of progressive complexity based on
Bloom's Taxonomy to help students learn about personal bias in a psychology class -
ANSWER-Students analyze how biases affect thinking after learning to identify biases
in scenarios
Which teaching strategy is used to fight the common myth of cognitive rigidity? -
ANSWER-Encouraging students to have a growth mindset
