WGU D094 Final Exam/ Practice Exam Questions with
Correct Verified Answers/ Updated 2024.
How does female growth differ than male growth during the adolescent stage? - Correct Answer -
Females usually complete physical growth before males
Which characteristic is consistent with a student in the early childhood physical development stage? -
Correct Answer - Ties shoelaces
Which characteristic is consistent with a student in the middle childhood physical development stage? -
Correct Answer - Refining of motor coordination
According to Piaget, what is an important accomplishment at the preoperational stage? - Correct Answer
- Thinking symbolically
A student understands that a deflated balloon can be inflated with air. According to Piaget, which
cognitive level is this student demonstrating? - Correct Answer - Concrete operational
According to Vygotsky, what should a teacher do to help a student move through the zone of proximal
development? - Correct Answer - provide instructional scaffolding
Which behavior would Piaget classify as characteristic of the concrete operational cognitive development
stage? - Correct Answer - Explaining the commutative property in addition
According to Vygotsky's theory, which child is experiencing learning from "a more knowledgeable
other?" - Correct Answer - A child watching parents brush their teeth
According to Kohlberg, which behavior is characteristic of the final stage of his moral development
theory? - Correct Answer - Justifying a moral decision on the basis of self-chosen principles even when
there is a conflict with official rules and laws
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,Because of circumstances, an individual seeks medical advice to remove a parent from life support.
According to Gilligan, which moral stage of development is represented by this scenario? - Correct
Answer - Postconventional
During which age range does Erikson's industry versus inferiority stage of psychosocial development
usually occur? - Correct Answer - 5 to 12 years
According to Bandura, which factor can affect reproduction? - Correct Answer - Physical capabilities
According to B. F. Skinner's theory of operant conditioning, what is an example of negative
reinforcement? - Correct Answer - Removing a restriction if a student pays attention in class
What is identified with the babbling stage of the language development process? - Correct Answer -
Repeating vowel sounds
Which action characterizes the holophrastic stage of language development? - Correct Answer - Uttering
single words
A student is able to make a sentence with a subject, verb, and object. Which stage of language
development is this student in? - Correct Answer - Telegraphic
A fifth-grade student is having difficulty listening and retaining information. The teacher notices that the
student looks pale and has brittle hair and nails. Which physical barrier is likely affecting this student's
learning and performance? - Correct Answer - Nutrition
A fourth-grade student complains of headaches, stomach pain, and nausea. The teacher notices the
student seems anxious and has difficulty focusing. Based on this information, which barrier is likely
affecting this student's learning and performance? - Correct Answer - Stress
A high school teacher notices a sudden drop in a student's grades and a change in the way the student
dresses for school. Which developmental barrier is likely affecting this student's performance? - Correct
Answer - Peer pressure
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,While solving a multistep math problem, a student forgets the second and third steps while
implementing the first. During reading, the student often forgets what was at the beginning of the
paragraph before reaching the end of a paragraph. Which memory deficit is likely affecting this student's
learning and performance? - Correct Answer - Working Memory
An Asian third-grade student is getting average grades in math and English. However, when asked to
participate in discussions, the student does not make eye contact and is silent for long periods of time.
Which factor is likely affecting this student's learning and performance? - Correct Answer - Different
cultural norms
Due to family circumstances, a high-performing student suffers from inadequate sleep. Which learning
and performance impact would be consistent with the student in this scenario? - Correct Answer -
Decreased ability to focus
An extremely intelligent middle school student does not complete work, is suspicious of those who want
to be friendly, and is very judgmental of others. A teacher hears the student speak about hating the
school and refers the student to the guidance counselor for poor self-esteem. How does poor self-
esteem affect learning and performance? - Correct Answer - It decreases the willingness to take risks.
Even in the heat, a somewhat withdrawn student wears long sleeves and pants. As a victim of abuse, this
student fears being required to have anything signed by a parent. How does child abuse influence
learning and performance? - Correct Answer - It increases self-isolation and the fear of reprimand
A second-grade student is argumentative and defiant and engages in passive-aggressive behaviors such
as giving a peer a hug or high five that causes pain. The teacher notices the student bullying other
students on the playground. In which area of development is this student struggling? - Correct Answer -
social emotional
An eight-year-old student diagnosed with cerebral palsy is working at grade level academically but is
unable to write, climb a jungle gym, or participate in any extra curricular activities. In which area of
development is this student struggling? - Correct Answer - Physical
A sixth-grade student, who is being bullied, is afraid to go to recess and walk home after school. Which
effect on learning and performance might this student experience? - Correct Answer - A decrease in self-
complacency
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, A fourth-grade student with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is inattentive, is disruptive,
and has difficulty completing assignments. How can the teacher address this student's learning needs? -
Correct Answer - Give several choices for completing an activity
A student in high school is an English learner (EL) who is operating at the formal operational stage of
development. Which classroom activity would address this student's learning needs? - Correct Answer -
Solving hypothetical problems
An underweight middle school student is seen negotiating for food from other students. This student
regularly falls asleep in class, complains of headaches, and is unfocused and unmotivated. Based on this
description, which area of development of this student should be addressed? - Correct Answer - Physical
Needs
A student who is oversensitive to stimuli has difficulty following multistep directions, frequently asks for
information to be repeated, and is easily distracted from assigned tasks. What are the learning needs of
a student with this type of sensory processing disorder? - Correct Answer - Reduction of distractions
The language and cultural barrier of a middle school-aged English learner (EL) from a socialist country
causes the student to struggle in an U.S. history class. The student has difficulty with abstract social
science concepts and terminology. Which approach would address the learning needs of this student? -
Correct Answer - Provide concrete examples to clarify difficult vocabulary and ideas
What is a key concept of B. F. Skinner's operant conditioning in behavioral theory? - Correct Answer -
Good behavior can be encouraged by continual positive reinforcement.
What is a key concept of the humanistic theory of learning? - Correct Answer - People are innately good.
Which key concept is associated with the constructivism theory of learning? - Correct Answer -
Interactive experiences
Which theoretical learning approach aligns to playing trivia games to review class material? - Correct
Answer - Information processing theory
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Correct Verified Answers/ Updated 2024.
How does female growth differ than male growth during the adolescent stage? - Correct Answer -
Females usually complete physical growth before males
Which characteristic is consistent with a student in the early childhood physical development stage? -
Correct Answer - Ties shoelaces
Which characteristic is consistent with a student in the middle childhood physical development stage? -
Correct Answer - Refining of motor coordination
According to Piaget, what is an important accomplishment at the preoperational stage? - Correct Answer
- Thinking symbolically
A student understands that a deflated balloon can be inflated with air. According to Piaget, which
cognitive level is this student demonstrating? - Correct Answer - Concrete operational
According to Vygotsky, what should a teacher do to help a student move through the zone of proximal
development? - Correct Answer - provide instructional scaffolding
Which behavior would Piaget classify as characteristic of the concrete operational cognitive development
stage? - Correct Answer - Explaining the commutative property in addition
According to Vygotsky's theory, which child is experiencing learning from "a more knowledgeable
other?" - Correct Answer - A child watching parents brush their teeth
According to Kohlberg, which behavior is characteristic of the final stage of his moral development
theory? - Correct Answer - Justifying a moral decision on the basis of self-chosen principles even when
there is a conflict with official rules and laws
pg. 1
,Because of circumstances, an individual seeks medical advice to remove a parent from life support.
According to Gilligan, which moral stage of development is represented by this scenario? - Correct
Answer - Postconventional
During which age range does Erikson's industry versus inferiority stage of psychosocial development
usually occur? - Correct Answer - 5 to 12 years
According to Bandura, which factor can affect reproduction? - Correct Answer - Physical capabilities
According to B. F. Skinner's theory of operant conditioning, what is an example of negative
reinforcement? - Correct Answer - Removing a restriction if a student pays attention in class
What is identified with the babbling stage of the language development process? - Correct Answer -
Repeating vowel sounds
Which action characterizes the holophrastic stage of language development? - Correct Answer - Uttering
single words
A student is able to make a sentence with a subject, verb, and object. Which stage of language
development is this student in? - Correct Answer - Telegraphic
A fifth-grade student is having difficulty listening and retaining information. The teacher notices that the
student looks pale and has brittle hair and nails. Which physical barrier is likely affecting this student's
learning and performance? - Correct Answer - Nutrition
A fourth-grade student complains of headaches, stomach pain, and nausea. The teacher notices the
student seems anxious and has difficulty focusing. Based on this information, which barrier is likely
affecting this student's learning and performance? - Correct Answer - Stress
A high school teacher notices a sudden drop in a student's grades and a change in the way the student
dresses for school. Which developmental barrier is likely affecting this student's performance? - Correct
Answer - Peer pressure
pg. 2
,While solving a multistep math problem, a student forgets the second and third steps while
implementing the first. During reading, the student often forgets what was at the beginning of the
paragraph before reaching the end of a paragraph. Which memory deficit is likely affecting this student's
learning and performance? - Correct Answer - Working Memory
An Asian third-grade student is getting average grades in math and English. However, when asked to
participate in discussions, the student does not make eye contact and is silent for long periods of time.
Which factor is likely affecting this student's learning and performance? - Correct Answer - Different
cultural norms
Due to family circumstances, a high-performing student suffers from inadequate sleep. Which learning
and performance impact would be consistent with the student in this scenario? - Correct Answer -
Decreased ability to focus
An extremely intelligent middle school student does not complete work, is suspicious of those who want
to be friendly, and is very judgmental of others. A teacher hears the student speak about hating the
school and refers the student to the guidance counselor for poor self-esteem. How does poor self-
esteem affect learning and performance? - Correct Answer - It decreases the willingness to take risks.
Even in the heat, a somewhat withdrawn student wears long sleeves and pants. As a victim of abuse, this
student fears being required to have anything signed by a parent. How does child abuse influence
learning and performance? - Correct Answer - It increases self-isolation and the fear of reprimand
A second-grade student is argumentative and defiant and engages in passive-aggressive behaviors such
as giving a peer a hug or high five that causes pain. The teacher notices the student bullying other
students on the playground. In which area of development is this student struggling? - Correct Answer -
social emotional
An eight-year-old student diagnosed with cerebral palsy is working at grade level academically but is
unable to write, climb a jungle gym, or participate in any extra curricular activities. In which area of
development is this student struggling? - Correct Answer - Physical
A sixth-grade student, who is being bullied, is afraid to go to recess and walk home after school. Which
effect on learning and performance might this student experience? - Correct Answer - A decrease in self-
complacency
pg. 3
, A fourth-grade student with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is inattentive, is disruptive,
and has difficulty completing assignments. How can the teacher address this student's learning needs? -
Correct Answer - Give several choices for completing an activity
A student in high school is an English learner (EL) who is operating at the formal operational stage of
development. Which classroom activity would address this student's learning needs? - Correct Answer -
Solving hypothetical problems
An underweight middle school student is seen negotiating for food from other students. This student
regularly falls asleep in class, complains of headaches, and is unfocused and unmotivated. Based on this
description, which area of development of this student should be addressed? - Correct Answer - Physical
Needs
A student who is oversensitive to stimuli has difficulty following multistep directions, frequently asks for
information to be repeated, and is easily distracted from assigned tasks. What are the learning needs of
a student with this type of sensory processing disorder? - Correct Answer - Reduction of distractions
The language and cultural barrier of a middle school-aged English learner (EL) from a socialist country
causes the student to struggle in an U.S. history class. The student has difficulty with abstract social
science concepts and terminology. Which approach would address the learning needs of this student? -
Correct Answer - Provide concrete examples to clarify difficult vocabulary and ideas
What is a key concept of B. F. Skinner's operant conditioning in behavioral theory? - Correct Answer -
Good behavior can be encouraged by continual positive reinforcement.
What is a key concept of the humanistic theory of learning? - Correct Answer - People are innately good.
Which key concept is associated with the constructivism theory of learning? - Correct Answer -
Interactive experiences
Which theoretical learning approach aligns to playing trivia games to review class material? - Correct
Answer - Information processing theory
pg. 4
