D664 learners and learning science
practice test WGU
Students quiz each other on important concepts to prepare for an upcoming exam.
Which strategy is being demonstrated by the actions in this scenario? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Retrieval practice
Instead of cramming before an exam, a student prepares by studying for 30 minutes each
morning.
Which strategy is being demonstrated by the actions in this scenario? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Spacing
A teacher designs the task for a lesson opener so that students have to use the concepts they
know in a new way. This presents just the right amount of challenge.
What is the strategy being used by this teacher? - CORRECT ANSWER: Desirable difficulty
Which activity is enabled by executive function? - CORRECT ANSWER: Managing time
effectively
What is the concept from neuroscience that contradicts the myth of multitasking? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Limited brain capacity
Which concept from neuroscience is used to refute the myth of normality? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Cognitive styles
Which evidence is used to disprove the myth of the brain as a computer? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Embodied mind
What is one appropriate strategy to fight the common myth of cramming? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Encouraging consistent study habits
Which strategy should a teacher use to counteract the common myth of normality? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Using varied instructional methods
A teacher wants to counteract the common myth of cognitive rigidity.
Which strategy should the teacher use? - CORRECT ANSWER: Helping students face
challenges with enthusiasm
A teacher wants to counteract the common myth of the brain as a computer.
Which strategy should this teacher use? - CORRECT ANSWER: Incorporating physical
activities into learning
, Which result directly contradicts the myth of cramming? - CORRECT ANSWER: The brain
needs time to combine information and process it.
Which result serves as proof that multitasking is not a beneficial learning habit? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Impaired decision-making abilities
How does the myth of the brain as a computer fall short? - CORRECT ANSWER: It
oversimplifies the brain's complexity.
Which component of the learning process involves transforming sensory input into a usable
form? - CORRECT ANSWER: Encoding
Which term refers to holding processed information for later use? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Storage
Which part of learning involves receiving information about performance? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Feedback
Which component of the learning process involves accessing information that is being held? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Retrieval
Which part of learning involves understanding one's own thought processes? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Metacognition
Which strategy for learning refers to intentionally remembering stored information? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Retrieval Practice
What is the strategy of learning that involves covering multiple types of problems during one
study session? - CORRECT ANSWER: Interleaving
Brain Structures and Functions:
Limbic system - CORRECT ANSWER: neural system located below the cerebral
hemispheres; associated with emotions and drives
Cerebrum - CORRECT ANSWER: Higher level of thinking
Prefrontal cortex - CORRECT ANSWER: Prioritizing task
Learning Theories and Applications:
practice test WGU
Students quiz each other on important concepts to prepare for an upcoming exam.
Which strategy is being demonstrated by the actions in this scenario? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Retrieval practice
Instead of cramming before an exam, a student prepares by studying for 30 minutes each
morning.
Which strategy is being demonstrated by the actions in this scenario? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Spacing
A teacher designs the task for a lesson opener so that students have to use the concepts they
know in a new way. This presents just the right amount of challenge.
What is the strategy being used by this teacher? - CORRECT ANSWER: Desirable difficulty
Which activity is enabled by executive function? - CORRECT ANSWER: Managing time
effectively
What is the concept from neuroscience that contradicts the myth of multitasking? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Limited brain capacity
Which concept from neuroscience is used to refute the myth of normality? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Cognitive styles
Which evidence is used to disprove the myth of the brain as a computer? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Embodied mind
What is one appropriate strategy to fight the common myth of cramming? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Encouraging consistent study habits
Which strategy should a teacher use to counteract the common myth of normality? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Using varied instructional methods
A teacher wants to counteract the common myth of cognitive rigidity.
Which strategy should the teacher use? - CORRECT ANSWER: Helping students face
challenges with enthusiasm
A teacher wants to counteract the common myth of the brain as a computer.
Which strategy should this teacher use? - CORRECT ANSWER: Incorporating physical
activities into learning
, Which result directly contradicts the myth of cramming? - CORRECT ANSWER: The brain
needs time to combine information and process it.
Which result serves as proof that multitasking is not a beneficial learning habit? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Impaired decision-making abilities
How does the myth of the brain as a computer fall short? - CORRECT ANSWER: It
oversimplifies the brain's complexity.
Which component of the learning process involves transforming sensory input into a usable
form? - CORRECT ANSWER: Encoding
Which term refers to holding processed information for later use? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Storage
Which part of learning involves receiving information about performance? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Feedback
Which component of the learning process involves accessing information that is being held? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Retrieval
Which part of learning involves understanding one's own thought processes? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Metacognition
Which strategy for learning refers to intentionally remembering stored information? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Retrieval Practice
What is the strategy of learning that involves covering multiple types of problems during one
study session? - CORRECT ANSWER: Interleaving
Brain Structures and Functions:
Limbic system - CORRECT ANSWER: neural system located below the cerebral
hemispheres; associated with emotions and drives
Cerebrum - CORRECT ANSWER: Higher level of thinking
Prefrontal cortex - CORRECT ANSWER: Prioritizing task
Learning Theories and Applications:
