WGU D307 OA EXAM 2026-2027/ WGU D307 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY OA 250 QUESTIONS AND ( ANSWERS)

WGU D307 OA EXAM 2026-2027/ WGU D307 EDUCATIONAL

PSYCHOLOGY OA 250 QUESTIONS AND

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Which student behavior is characteristic of a student with autism spectrum

disorder?

Persistent challenges with communication, sensory issues, and repetitive behaviors

Inability to read or write at grade level, despite extensive teacher support

Inability to focus, complete tasks, remain seated, or avoid interrupting.

Oppositional behavior, including noncompliance with directions and difficulty

forming relationships with peers - ANSWER- Persistent challenges with

communication, sensory issues, and repetitive behaviors

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?

Language

Physical

Cognitive

Social and emotional - ANSWER- Physical

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? - ANSWERCognitive and social-emotional

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? - ANSWER- Jack & Fatima

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? - ANSWER- the issue underlying her

challenges, is access to nutritious, sufficient food.

A student has an intellectual disability. What is the primary way this might affect

her classroom performance? - ANSWER- The student is likely to need modified

curriculum and support with independent functioning.

A student has a learning disability. How is this need likely to impact her

functioning and performance? - ANSWER- The student is likely to complete work

more slowly and less accurately.

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? - ANSWER- Difficulty

focusing

Which theories postulate that intelligence consists of numerous factors rather than

a single entity?

Thurstone's theory of the primary mental abilities

Gardner's multiple intelligence theory

Erikson's theory of the stages of development

Charles Spearman and the theory of "g" - ANSWER- Gardner's multiple

intelligence theory

Thurstone's theory of the primary mental abilities

True or False

According to Skinner's operant conditioning model, both positive and negative

reinforcement increase the likelihood of the desired behavior appearing again in

the future. - ANSWER- True

What is the concept of metacognition?

Students being determined to work harder

Students thinking about their own thinking

Students planning to work more efficiently

Students having increased faith in their ability to learn - ANSWER- Students

thinking about their own thinking

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is important for teachers to understand. Describe how

Maslow's hierarchy of needs impacts a child's educational experience. - ANSWERMaslow's theory postulated that all humans have multiple needs. All of these needs

must be before students are able to focus their attention toward

maximizing their potential. Students who are hungry, tired, or feel unsafe cannot

focus on their schoolwork.

A teacher asks students, "Who was the first person to walk on the moon?"

Which level of Bloom's Revised Taxonomy is the teacher asking students to use?

Understanding

Creating

Analyzing

Remembering - ANSWER- Remembering

True or False

A teacher who wants to measure the progress of the entire class as a whole should

use a norm-referenced assessment. - ANSWER- False

True or False

Before beginning a lesson on the three branches of government, a social studies

teacher wants to find out how much his or her students know about the

subject.

This teacher should administer a diagnostic assessment. - ANSWER- True