Table 1. Verbs for Use in Stating
Behavioral Objectives |
Cognitive |
Knowledge/Comprehension
Application
Analysis/Synthesis |
Define, list, identify, recall, classify, record,
name, indicate, describe, contrast, report
Interpret, demonstrate discuss, illustrate, assess, predict, dramatize
Design, compose, organize, judge, appraise, generalize, question,
analyze, summarize
|
Psychomotor |
Perception
Performance
Complex Responses |
Assemble, attend, check, imitate, reproduce, use
Demonstrate, direct, manage, act, administer, care for, organize,
perform, set up
Activate, compile, communicate, guide, operate, reorganize, separate,
align, examine |
Affective |
Receiving/Responding
Value
Characterization
|
Attend, prefer, accept, receive, perceive, notice,
react, consider
Support, develop, defend, emphasize, implore, praise
Convince, ignore, adhere, affirm, appreciate, motivate, judge,
verify |