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WGU D389 Task 1 EXAM 2026 UPDATE/PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS (complete solutions)
ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED A+!!!
Sophia is a college student meeting with her mentor later in the day,
and part of their weekly call involves setting a SMART goal for the
coming week. While setting goals using this format has been helpful,
Sophia often fails to account for life circumstances (including a busy
family life with many activities for her children) that might make her
goals unrealistic given her circumstances. She plans to talk to her
mentor about this during today's meeting and wants to have a goal
ready. What is an appropriate SMART goal for Sophia?
"I will study for 30 hours during the next week with no excuses."
"I will study every night uninterrupted from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m."
"I will study when I can and really focus once my children's activities
slow down."
"I will study on my tablet during my children's activities and for one
hour after they are in bed ......ANSWER......"I will study on my tablet
during my children's activities and for one hour after they are in bed
Miguel has an objective assessment (OA) to complete for his next
course. He has been delaying this course because he does not have any
background in the subject, and it is his first OA. He is unsure of how to
approach his study time. His family is out of town, and he has an entire
day to devote to this course.Which strategy should Miguel follow to give
him the best chance of success?
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Start studying after dinner until he cannot stay awake any longer
Get up early and spend two six-hour sessions reading the course
material
Establish no specific study time and just fit it in around other projects
Plan a few one-hour sessions with 5- to 10-minute breaks in between
each ......ANSWER......Plan a few one-hour sessions with 5- to 10-minute
breaks in between each
What is an example of procrastination?
"I will write my essay tomorrow morning since it is due in the afternoon
because I work better under pressure."
"I will take my planned ten-minute break, and then I will write the
summary due tomorrow."
"I will complete my math assignment that is due today, then review my
essay due tomorrow."
"I will review the text before I write my summary." ......ANSWER......"I
will write my essay tomorrow morning since it is due in the afternoon
because I work better under pressure."
What is a strategy for overcoming cognitive distortions?
Track incomplete tasks
Identify where incorrect choices were made
Focus on the events of the day that lead to stress
Focus on the positive ......ANSWER......Focus on the positive
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What is the recommended approach for full-time learners to fit in study
time?
Finish reading assignments during meal and rest breaks, and complete
writing assignments at home
Study while eating a meal
Find an hour-long block of uninterrupted time to study
Study in 30-minute power sessions ......ANSWER......Study in 30-minute
power sessions
Why must healthcare professionals engage in continuing education
throughout their careers?
Education in the healthcare field only provides a base of knowledge, so
healthcare workers must engage in continuing education to develop
real expertise.
Certification requirements change annually, so healthcare workers must
learn what is new for recertification.
Health and human services providers may forget things that they
learned over time.
Healthcare workers must remain knowledgeable about new findings in
their areas of expertise. ......ANSWER......Healthcare workers must
remain knowledgeable about new findings in their areas of expertise.
What is a strategy to improve your performance on tests?
WGU D389 Task 1 EXAM 2026 UPDATE/PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS (complete solutions)
ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED A+!!!
Sophia is a college student meeting with her mentor later in the day,
and part of their weekly call involves setting a SMART goal for the
coming week. While setting goals using this format has been helpful,
Sophia often fails to account for life circumstances (including a busy
family life with many activities for her children) that might make her
goals unrealistic given her circumstances. She plans to talk to her
mentor about this during today's meeting and wants to have a goal
ready. What is an appropriate SMART goal for Sophia?
"I will study for 30 hours during the next week with no excuses."
"I will study every night uninterrupted from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m."
"I will study when I can and really focus once my children's activities
slow down."
"I will study on my tablet during my children's activities and for one
hour after they are in bed ......ANSWER......"I will study on my tablet
during my children's activities and for one hour after they are in bed
Miguel has an objective assessment (OA) to complete for his next
course. He has been delaying this course because he does not have any
background in the subject, and it is his first OA. He is unsure of how to
approach his study time. His family is out of town, and he has an entire
day to devote to this course.Which strategy should Miguel follow to give
him the best chance of success?
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Start studying after dinner until he cannot stay awake any longer
Get up early and spend two six-hour sessions reading the course
material
Establish no specific study time and just fit it in around other projects
Plan a few one-hour sessions with 5- to 10-minute breaks in between
each ......ANSWER......Plan a few one-hour sessions with 5- to 10-minute
breaks in between each
What is an example of procrastination?
"I will write my essay tomorrow morning since it is due in the afternoon
because I work better under pressure."
"I will take my planned ten-minute break, and then I will write the
summary due tomorrow."
"I will complete my math assignment that is due today, then review my
essay due tomorrow."
"I will review the text before I write my summary." ......ANSWER......"I
will write my essay tomorrow morning since it is due in the afternoon
because I work better under pressure."
What is a strategy for overcoming cognitive distortions?
Track incomplete tasks
Identify where incorrect choices were made
Focus on the events of the day that lead to stress
Focus on the positive ......ANSWER......Focus on the positive
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What is the recommended approach for full-time learners to fit in study
time?
Finish reading assignments during meal and rest breaks, and complete
writing assignments at home
Study while eating a meal
Find an hour-long block of uninterrupted time to study
Study in 30-minute power sessions ......ANSWER......Study in 30-minute
power sessions
Why must healthcare professionals engage in continuing education
throughout their careers?
Education in the healthcare field only provides a base of knowledge, so
healthcare workers must engage in continuing education to develop
real expertise.
Certification requirements change annually, so healthcare workers must
learn what is new for recertification.
Health and human services providers may forget things that they
learned over time.
Healthcare workers must remain knowledgeable about new findings in
their areas of expertise. ......ANSWER......Healthcare workers must
remain knowledgeable about new findings in their areas of expertise.
What is a strategy to improve your performance on tests?
