WGU D664 EXAM QUESTIONS &
ELABORATED ANSWERS PASSED
UPDATED VERSION
Sensory Exploration - CORRECT ANSWER involves activities that engage the senses
—touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste—helping children explore and understand the
world around them
autonomy versus shame/doubt stage - CORRECT ANSWER This stage involves a
child's journey toward independence and decision-making
trust versus mistrust stage - CORRECT ANSWER Infants learn to rely on caregivers for
their basic needs, fostering trust—while inconsistency in meeting these needs can lead
to mistrust, suspicion, and anxiety about their environment.
object permanence - CORRECT ANSWER the understanding that something still exists
even though it cannot be seen or heard
sensorimotor stage - CORRECT ANSWER Infants (0-2 years old) explore through
senses and actions, developing an understanding of object permanence and laying
cognitive foundations
Cognitive Transition - CORRECT ANSWER The transition from the sensorimotor stage
to the preoperational stage is marked by mastery of object permanence, recognition of
themselves as separate from their environment, and the realization that they can affect
the objects and people
around them.
sensorimotor - CORRECT ANSWER Children know the world through movement and
their senses. They learn through grasping, sucking, looking,
and listening.
Social Transition to Autonomy - shame vs doubt - CORRECT ANSWER At about 18
months old, a child transitions from the crisis of trust-mistrust to the crisis
of autonomy-shame/doubt. This transition is marked by the desire to accomplish daily
tasks by themselves. When children feel safe trying tasks on their own, even though
they may not yet be capable, they
move into the next stage.
Autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER Supporting children's independence without overly
controlling or criticizing allows them to develop feelings of accomplishment
, and responsibility.
Autonomy to initiative stage - CORRECT ANSWER Somewhere around age three, a
child transitions
from autonomy to initiative. This transition is marked by the desire to assert control over
the environment and by increased social, physical,
and cognitive exploration.
Birth - 12 months - CORRECT ANSWER Erikson's PSYCHOLOGICAL
DEVELOPMENT THEORY
TRUST vs.
MISTRUST • Provide love, care,
and food • Need comfort and
safety
Ages 1-3 years, Eriksons psychological development theory - CORRECT ANSWER
AUTONOMY vS.
SHAME & DOUBT
• "Me Do" stage • Need for
independence • Insist on doing things
on their own
• Dress myself
• Feed myself
Ages 3-6, eriksons psychological development - CORRECT ANSWER INITIATIVE vS.
GUILT
• Exploration • Trying new things on
their own • Asking lots of
questions
Ages 6-12, eriksons psychological development - CORRECT ANSWER INDUSTRY VS
INFERIORITY
• Intellectual curiosity
• School performance • Need positive
reinforcement
• Praise • Avoid undue
competition or criticism
Ages 12-19, Eriksons psychological development - CORRECT ANSWER IDENTITY vs.
ROLE CONFUSION
• Develop sense of self • Influenced by other's
reactions • Peers more important than parents or
teachers
• Social role models • Figuring out what they want to do after high
school
ELABORATED ANSWERS PASSED
UPDATED VERSION
Sensory Exploration - CORRECT ANSWER involves activities that engage the senses
—touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste—helping children explore and understand the
world around them
autonomy versus shame/doubt stage - CORRECT ANSWER This stage involves a
child's journey toward independence and decision-making
trust versus mistrust stage - CORRECT ANSWER Infants learn to rely on caregivers for
their basic needs, fostering trust—while inconsistency in meeting these needs can lead
to mistrust, suspicion, and anxiety about their environment.
object permanence - CORRECT ANSWER the understanding that something still exists
even though it cannot be seen or heard
sensorimotor stage - CORRECT ANSWER Infants (0-2 years old) explore through
senses and actions, developing an understanding of object permanence and laying
cognitive foundations
Cognitive Transition - CORRECT ANSWER The transition from the sensorimotor stage
to the preoperational stage is marked by mastery of object permanence, recognition of
themselves as separate from their environment, and the realization that they can affect
the objects and people
around them.
sensorimotor - CORRECT ANSWER Children know the world through movement and
their senses. They learn through grasping, sucking, looking,
and listening.
Social Transition to Autonomy - shame vs doubt - CORRECT ANSWER At about 18
months old, a child transitions from the crisis of trust-mistrust to the crisis
of autonomy-shame/doubt. This transition is marked by the desire to accomplish daily
tasks by themselves. When children feel safe trying tasks on their own, even though
they may not yet be capable, they
move into the next stage.
Autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER Supporting children's independence without overly
controlling or criticizing allows them to develop feelings of accomplishment
, and responsibility.
Autonomy to initiative stage - CORRECT ANSWER Somewhere around age three, a
child transitions
from autonomy to initiative. This transition is marked by the desire to assert control over
the environment and by increased social, physical,
and cognitive exploration.
Birth - 12 months - CORRECT ANSWER Erikson's PSYCHOLOGICAL
DEVELOPMENT THEORY
TRUST vs.
MISTRUST • Provide love, care,
and food • Need comfort and
safety
Ages 1-3 years, Eriksons psychological development theory - CORRECT ANSWER
AUTONOMY vS.
SHAME & DOUBT
• "Me Do" stage • Need for
independence • Insist on doing things
on their own
• Dress myself
• Feed myself
Ages 3-6, eriksons psychological development - CORRECT ANSWER INITIATIVE vS.
GUILT
• Exploration • Trying new things on
their own • Asking lots of
questions
Ages 6-12, eriksons psychological development - CORRECT ANSWER INDUSTRY VS
INFERIORITY
• Intellectual curiosity
• School performance • Need positive
reinforcement
• Praise • Avoid undue
competition or criticism
Ages 12-19, Eriksons psychological development - CORRECT ANSWER IDENTITY vs.
ROLE CONFUSION
• Develop sense of self • Influenced by other's
reactions • Peers more important than parents or
teachers
• Social role models • Figuring out what they want to do after high
school
