Cognitive, Affective, and Psychomotor Domains
Grading
Assignments are graded at the level indicated on the assignment. The following
tables to help you prepare your assignments. The committee identified
three domains of educational activities or learning (Bloom, et al. 1956):
o Cognitive: mental skills (knowledge)
o Affective: growth in feelings or emotional areas (attitude or self)
o Psychomotor: manual or physical skills (skills)
Cognitive Domain
The cognitive domain deals with how we acquire, process, and use knowledge. It is the
"thinking" domain. The table below outlines the six levels in this domain and verbs that can
be used to write learning objectives.
Affective Domain
The affective domain deals with our attitudes, values, and emotions. It is the "valuing"
domain. The table below outlines the five levels in this domain and verbs that can be used to
write learning objectives.
Psychomotor Domain
The psychomotor domain deals with manual or physical skills. It is the "doing" domain. The
table below outlines the five levels in this domain and verbs that can be used to write learning
objectives.