WGU TEST 1 WITH ANSWERS
Early childhood - answer-When recess is called, two boys slip on their hoodies and, with a little
concentration, zip them up. They then run out to the playground, where they draw stick figures
with sidewalk chalk. Which physical development stage describes these students?
False - answer-A second-grade student tells his teacher that he is being bullied on the
playground by some older children. The student is attempting to meet his physiological needs
Which characteristic is consistent with a student in the adolescence physical development
stage? - answer-Accelerated growth
"We would have to invent waterproof paper to write on." - answer-A teacher asked children of
different ages this question ANS "What would it be like if humans had gills and lived
underwater?" Which ANSwer is characteristic of a child in the formal operations stage?
false - answer-according to Vygotsky, a person learns best through his or her own experiences
Pretending to be a cartoon character - answer-Which characteristic would be consistent with a
student in Piaget's preoperational level of cognitive develop
true - answer-Gilligan theorized that women are more involved in the care of others rather than
in the care of themselves
Industry vs. Inferiority - answer-A 10-year-old student works hard to master multiplication so her
teacher and peers will be proud of her. Which of Erikson's stages is this student displaying?
Conventional Learning - answer-A third-grade student wants his classmates to think he is "nice,"
so he always obeys the classroom rules. According to Kohlberg, this student's sense of morality
is at the
A new student sees a group of children kick the ball, so he joins them and does likewise. -
answer-Which example demonstrates Bandura's theory of observational learning and
modeling?
A baby coos, smiles when his mother turns toward him, and coos again - answer-. Which
example best demonstrates Skinner's operant conditioning theory of language development?
Using words that have meaning and serve a purpose - answer-Which characteristic is typical of
individuals in the telegraphic stage of language development?
Skinner's Operant Conditioning - answer-. Which theorist's approach stated that language
acquisition can be enhanced if it is paired with a positive or rewarding outcome?
true - answer-Chomsky believed that humans are born with the ability to learn language
, Persistent challenges with communication, sensory issues, and repetitive behaviors - answer-.
Which student behavior is characteristic of a student with autism spectrum disorder?
Physical - answer-William is a bright high school student who tends to sit in the back of the
classroom near his friends. However, when he does so, he has difficulty seeing what the
teacher is writing on the board. Which type of barrier does William seem to be encountering?
Cognitive and social-emotional - answer-.A student has been diagnosed with a TBI after an auto
accident and experiences difficulty with attention. In addition, the student is experiencing
nightmares, flashbacks, and post-traumatic stress from the accident. Which two types of
barriers is the student currently experiencing
jack & Fatima - answer-A classroom teacher is working with a diverse student population. One
student, Kamal, has a physical disability and uses a wheelchair. Another student, Jack, has a
hearing impairment (for which he uses a hearing aid) and an expressive language disorder. A
third student, Maria, lives in a house where there is chronic food insecurity, and she typically
comes to school hungry, pays little attention in class, and sleeps. A fourth student, Fatima, has
an autism spectrum disorder. Fatima has difficulties with speech and communication, sensory
sensitivity, and challenges in social interaction with peers. Which two students might have
difficulties in communicating their needs to the teacher?
the issue underlying her challenges, is access to nutritious, sufficient food. - answer-A
classroom teacher is working with a diverse student population. One student, Kamal, has a
physical disability and uses a wheelchair. Another student, Jack, has a hearing impairment (for
which he uses a hearing aid) and an expressive language disorder. A third student, Maria, lives
in a house where there is chronic food insecurity, and she typically comes to school hungry,
pays little attention in class, and sleeps. A fourth student, Fatima, has an autism spectrum
disorder. Fatima has difficulties with speech and communication, sensory sensitivity, and
challenges in social interaction with peers. What is Maria's primary learning need?
The student is likely to need modified curriculum and support with independent functioning -
answer-.A student has an intellectual disability. What is the primary way this might affect her
classroom performance?
The student is likely to complete work more slowly and less accurately. - answer-. A student has
a learning disability. How is this need likely to impact her functioning and performance?
Difficulty focusing - answer-A classroom teacher is working with a diverse student population.
One student, Kamal, has a physical disability and uses a wheelchair. Another student, Jack, has
a hearing impairment (for which he uses a hearing aid) and an expressive language disorder. A
third student, Maria, lives in a house where there is chronic food insecurity, and she typically
comes to school hungry, pays little attention in class, and sleeps. A fourth student, Fatima, has
an autism spectrum disorder. Fatima has difficulties with speech and communication. She has
challenges in social interaction with peers, and she has sensory sensitivity, which requires her
to have sensory input in order to stay engaged and focused. What is one need that Fatima
might display in class?
Gardner's multiple intelligence theory Thurstone's theory of the primary mental abilities -
answer-. Which theories postulate that intelligence consists of numerous factors rather than a
single entity?
