WGU D664 TASK 1
COMPLETE QUESTION SET WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Question 1.
fine motor skills
ANSWER
involve tiny muscles working with the brain and nervous system to control movements in areas
like the hands, fingers, lips, tongue, and eyes
Question 2.
learning science/debunking the myth of cognitive rigidity
ANSWER
Neuroscientific research shows that our brains remain quite flexible throughout our lives.
While certain cognitive processes may slow with age, such as processing speed, other cognitive
functions can still adapt and learn. This flexibility, neuroplasticity, means our brains can
reorganize and adjust based on our experiences, allowing us to keep learning and growing
throughout our lives.
Question 3.
elaboration
ANSWER
the addition of details
,Question 4.
piaget cognitive development theory
ANSWER
focus: interaction with the environment
learning through movement and senses- ages birth to 2
sensorimotor:
-reflexive or active, sucking, grabbing, looking, listening, crawling, object permanence (unseen
things still exist)
prelogical thought- ages 2 to 7
preoperational:
-play and pretend, symbolic thinking, language develops, forms many new schemes,
egocentrism (focus on only one aspect at a time)
factual and logical thought- ages 7 to 11
concrete operational:
-need concrete, hands-on experiences, mental reversal, seriation, sorting, classifying,
conservation
higher order thinking and reasoning- ages 12+
formal operational:
-abstract thinking, critical thinking, hypothesizing, predicting, metaphors, mental
manipulations, systemic problem-solving
Question 5.
learning theories
ANSWER
conceptual frameworks that explain how individuals acquire knowledge, develop skills, and
change behaviors over time
Question 6.
embodied mind perspective
ANSWER
connection between the body, mind, and environment
, Question 7.
classical conditioning
ANSWER
illustrates how associations between stimuli can lead to learned responses
Question 8.
more knowledgeable other (MKO)
ANSWER
the teacher or a peer; a person who possesses more knowledge or expertise than the learner
and provides assistance and guidance within the ZPD
Question 9.
initiative versus guilt stage
ANSWER
children between the ages three and six display increased assertiveness by taking the lead in
play and engaging in social interactions more actively
Question 10.
lesson 6 summary
ANSWER
the brain computer anaology, while useful, oversimplifies the brain's complexity and limits the
understanding. information processing theory parallels brain functions like encoding, storage,
and retrieval but may undermine the brains intricacies. incorporating physical activities and
sensory experiences enhances learning and supports and cognitive and emotional well-being.
teachers can promote holistic development by addressing physical and emotional factors,
creating supportive environments for students' overall growth.
1- the brain-computer analogy oversimplifies the brain's complexity and limits understandings
incorporating physical activities and sensory experiences enhances learning and supports well-
being
3-teachers should address physical and emotional factors to support holistic student
development
COMPLETE QUESTION SET WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Question 1.
fine motor skills
ANSWER
involve tiny muscles working with the brain and nervous system to control movements in areas
like the hands, fingers, lips, tongue, and eyes
Question 2.
learning science/debunking the myth of cognitive rigidity
ANSWER
Neuroscientific research shows that our brains remain quite flexible throughout our lives.
While certain cognitive processes may slow with age, such as processing speed, other cognitive
functions can still adapt and learn. This flexibility, neuroplasticity, means our brains can
reorganize and adjust based on our experiences, allowing us to keep learning and growing
throughout our lives.
Question 3.
elaboration
ANSWER
the addition of details
,Question 4.
piaget cognitive development theory
ANSWER
focus: interaction with the environment
learning through movement and senses- ages birth to 2
sensorimotor:
-reflexive or active, sucking, grabbing, looking, listening, crawling, object permanence (unseen
things still exist)
prelogical thought- ages 2 to 7
preoperational:
-play and pretend, symbolic thinking, language develops, forms many new schemes,
egocentrism (focus on only one aspect at a time)
factual and logical thought- ages 7 to 11
concrete operational:
-need concrete, hands-on experiences, mental reversal, seriation, sorting, classifying,
conservation
higher order thinking and reasoning- ages 12+
formal operational:
-abstract thinking, critical thinking, hypothesizing, predicting, metaphors, mental
manipulations, systemic problem-solving
Question 5.
learning theories
ANSWER
conceptual frameworks that explain how individuals acquire knowledge, develop skills, and
change behaviors over time
Question 6.
embodied mind perspective
ANSWER
connection between the body, mind, and environment
, Question 7.
classical conditioning
ANSWER
illustrates how associations between stimuli can lead to learned responses
Question 8.
more knowledgeable other (MKO)
ANSWER
the teacher or a peer; a person who possesses more knowledge or expertise than the learner
and provides assistance and guidance within the ZPD
Question 9.
initiative versus guilt stage
ANSWER
children between the ages three and six display increased assertiveness by taking the lead in
play and engaging in social interactions more actively
Question 10.
lesson 6 summary
ANSWER
the brain computer anaology, while useful, oversimplifies the brain's complexity and limits the
understanding. information processing theory parallels brain functions like encoding, storage,
and retrieval but may undermine the brains intricacies. incorporating physical activities and
sensory experiences enhances learning and supports and cognitive and emotional well-being.
teachers can promote holistic development by addressing physical and emotional factors,
creating supportive environments for students' overall growth.
1- the brain-computer analogy oversimplifies the brain's complexity and limits understandings
incorporating physical activities and sensory experiences enhances learning and supports well-
being
3-teachers should address physical and emotional factors to support holistic student
development
