WGU C180 Psychology Practice Test 1 2026 | Most Tested
Questions | Graded A+
1. Why might different research studies provide conflicting results?
Different researchers interpret results differently
Different studies use different study designs
The phenomenon of investigation may vary or present itself somewhat
differently from one study to the next
All of the above
2. The statement "Teaching is an art that cannot be taught" is:
unreasonable because teaching is both art and science.
false because teacher education has been proven effective.
true because teachers are born not made.
reasonable because artists make good teachers.
3. How does teaching as an inquiry contribute to effective teaching practices?
It prioritizes administrative tasks over student engagement.
It focuses solely on the use of technology in education.
It encourages teachers to reflect on their methods and adapt based
on student needs.
It limits teachers to a fixed set of instructional strategies.
4. Describe how the scientific approach in educational psychology contributes
to effective teaching practices.
, It provides a framework for making informed decisions based on
research and evidence.
It focuses solely on the teacher's experience and expertise.
It discourages flexibility in teaching methods.
It emphasizes the importance of intuition over data.
5. To say that teaching is an art means that teaching
is a relatively easy profession to master.
should be based entirely on scientific findings.
is an undisciplined activity.
requires flexibility in decision making.
6. If two studies on the effectiveness of a teaching method yield different
results, what factors should be considered to understand the discrepancy?
The personal beliefs of the researchers
The time of year the studies were conducted
The geographic location of the studies
Differences in sample demographics and instructional strategies
used
7. The relevance of educational research to teacher decision making is that the
findings from educational research:
provide a starting point for making instructional choices.
provide precise prescriptions for teaching.
provide clear indicators for evaluating teacher effectiveness.
, have little relevance for teaching, because they only verify common
sense.
8. What is the primary focus of the scientific approach in educational
psychology?
Understanding teaching and learning through research-based
evidence.
Developing emotional intelligence in students.
Creating standardized testing methods.
Implementing strict discipline in classrooms.
9. What is one key reason Educational Psychology is classified as a scientific
discipline?
It is based on historical teaching methods.
It relies on research-based evidence.
It focuses solely on classroom management.
It emphasizes personal teaching experiences.
10. Which part of lesson planning requires proper decision making on How's
and What's inside the classroom based on primary considerations?
Managing
Decision making
Guidance
Visualizing
11. Educational Psychology is primarily concerned with:
curriculum or what should be taught in schools
Questions | Graded A+
1. Why might different research studies provide conflicting results?
Different researchers interpret results differently
Different studies use different study designs
The phenomenon of investigation may vary or present itself somewhat
differently from one study to the next
All of the above
2. The statement "Teaching is an art that cannot be taught" is:
unreasonable because teaching is both art and science.
false because teacher education has been proven effective.
true because teachers are born not made.
reasonable because artists make good teachers.
3. How does teaching as an inquiry contribute to effective teaching practices?
It prioritizes administrative tasks over student engagement.
It focuses solely on the use of technology in education.
It encourages teachers to reflect on their methods and adapt based
on student needs.
It limits teachers to a fixed set of instructional strategies.
4. Describe how the scientific approach in educational psychology contributes
to effective teaching practices.
, It provides a framework for making informed decisions based on
research and evidence.
It focuses solely on the teacher's experience and expertise.
It discourages flexibility in teaching methods.
It emphasizes the importance of intuition over data.
5. To say that teaching is an art means that teaching
is a relatively easy profession to master.
should be based entirely on scientific findings.
is an undisciplined activity.
requires flexibility in decision making.
6. If two studies on the effectiveness of a teaching method yield different
results, what factors should be considered to understand the discrepancy?
The personal beliefs of the researchers
The time of year the studies were conducted
The geographic location of the studies
Differences in sample demographics and instructional strategies
used
7. The relevance of educational research to teacher decision making is that the
findings from educational research:
provide a starting point for making instructional choices.
provide precise prescriptions for teaching.
provide clear indicators for evaluating teacher effectiveness.
, have little relevance for teaching, because they only verify common
sense.
8. What is the primary focus of the scientific approach in educational
psychology?
Understanding teaching and learning through research-based
evidence.
Developing emotional intelligence in students.
Creating standardized testing methods.
Implementing strict discipline in classrooms.
9. What is one key reason Educational Psychology is classified as a scientific
discipline?
It is based on historical teaching methods.
It relies on research-based evidence.
It focuses solely on classroom management.
It emphasizes personal teaching experiences.
10. Which part of lesson planning requires proper decision making on How's
and What's inside the classroom based on primary considerations?
Managing
Decision making
Guidance
Visualizing
11. Educational Psychology is primarily concerned with:
curriculum or what should be taught in schools
