WGU D459 LEARNERS LEARNING SCIENCE
COMMON MYTHS AND INTRODUCTION TO
SYSTEMS THINKING AND APPLICATIONS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
System - ANSWER Group of interacting, interrelated, or interdependent parts that
form a complex, unified whole with a specific purpose.
Systems Thinking 5 Cs - ANSWER Curiosity, Clarity, Compassion, Choice, and
Courage.
Collection - ANSWER A group of parts without interrelationships or a unified
purpose, or both.
Systems Thinking - ANSWER An approach to problem-solving that focuses on
understanding how different parts of a system interact and influence each other,
rather than looking at them in isolation.
BOT (Behavior Over Time) Diagram - ANSWER A 2nd tool that systems thinkers
use to move past events. Can help build causal theories, usually done before the
data-gathering step.
Boundaries of a System - ANSWER Time, Spatial Limitations, and Key Variables,
which can include people.
Concept of a System's Boundaries - ANSWER Anything included in, and not
excluded from, the analysis of the system.
Interconnections - ANSWER Relationships among events, issues, operations, or
people.
Structure - ANSWER Network of relationships that create behavior. (Bottom of
Iceberg). Why and How?
Internal Structure - ANSWER Networks that are embedded within an organization
or situation.
External Structures - ANSWER Networks that act on an organization or situation
from the outside.
Causal Loops - ANSWER Useful in seeing how various elements, or variable, in a
system interact.
Reinforcing Loops - ANSWER Self-reinforcing, meaning that they continue to add
change in one direction over time.
, Balancing Loop - ANSWER Involves a goal of some sort and the activity needed
to reach that goal, bringing the process into equilibrium.
B, R, s, and o in Causal Loop Diagrams - ANSWER B - Balancing Loop, R -
Reinforcing Loop, s - Supporting Force, o - Opposing Force.
D459 Learners Learning Science-
Common Myths
Multitasking impairs cognitive function and memory retention, reducing attention span. (T or
F)
True
Cramming leads to shallow memorization and poor long-term retention.
( T or F)
True
Spacing weakens Neural connections and enhances memory retention.
(T or F)
False
Spacing strengthens Neural connections and enhances memory retention.
COMMON MYTHS AND INTRODUCTION TO
SYSTEMS THINKING AND APPLICATIONS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
System - ANSWER Group of interacting, interrelated, or interdependent parts that
form a complex, unified whole with a specific purpose.
Systems Thinking 5 Cs - ANSWER Curiosity, Clarity, Compassion, Choice, and
Courage.
Collection - ANSWER A group of parts without interrelationships or a unified
purpose, or both.
Systems Thinking - ANSWER An approach to problem-solving that focuses on
understanding how different parts of a system interact and influence each other,
rather than looking at them in isolation.
BOT (Behavior Over Time) Diagram - ANSWER A 2nd tool that systems thinkers
use to move past events. Can help build causal theories, usually done before the
data-gathering step.
Boundaries of a System - ANSWER Time, Spatial Limitations, and Key Variables,
which can include people.
Concept of a System's Boundaries - ANSWER Anything included in, and not
excluded from, the analysis of the system.
Interconnections - ANSWER Relationships among events, issues, operations, or
people.
Structure - ANSWER Network of relationships that create behavior. (Bottom of
Iceberg). Why and How?
Internal Structure - ANSWER Networks that are embedded within an organization
or situation.
External Structures - ANSWER Networks that act on an organization or situation
from the outside.
Causal Loops - ANSWER Useful in seeing how various elements, or variable, in a
system interact.
Reinforcing Loops - ANSWER Self-reinforcing, meaning that they continue to add
change in one direction over time.
, Balancing Loop - ANSWER Involves a goal of some sort and the activity needed
to reach that goal, bringing the process into equilibrium.
B, R, s, and o in Causal Loop Diagrams - ANSWER B - Balancing Loop, R -
Reinforcing Loop, s - Supporting Force, o - Opposing Force.
D459 Learners Learning Science-
Common Myths
Multitasking impairs cognitive function and memory retention, reducing attention span. (T or
F)
True
Cramming leads to shallow memorization and poor long-term retention.
( T or F)
True
Spacing weakens Neural connections and enhances memory retention.
(T or F)
False
Spacing strengthens Neural connections and enhances memory retention.
