Table 1. Verbs for Use in Stating Behavioral Objectives
Domain
Level
Associated Verbs
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