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Behavioral Objectives - Affective  Domain


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Like cognitive objectives, affective objectives can also be divided into a hierarchy (according to Krathwohl). This area is concerned with feelings or emotions.

Picture (15x15, 185 bytes)1. Receiving 

This refers to the learner's sensitivity to the existence of stimuli - awareness, willingness to receive, or selected attention.  

    feel
    sense
    capture
    experience

pursue
attend
perceive

Picture (15x15, 185 bytes) 2. Responding

This refers to the learners' active attention to stimuli and his/her motivation to learn - acquiescence, willing responses, or feelings of satisfaction.  

    conform
    allow
    cooperate

contribute
enjoy
satisfy

Picture (15x15, 185 bytes) 3. Valuing

This refers to the learner's beliefs and attitudes of worth - acceptance, preference, or commitment. An acceptance, preference, or commitment to a value.  

    believe
    seek
    justify

respect
search
persuade

Picture (15x15, 185 bytes) 4. Organization

This refers to the learner's internalization of values and beliefs involving (1) the conceptualization of values; and (2) the organization of a value system.   As values or beliefs become internalized, the leaner organizes them according to priority.

    examine
    clarify
    systematize

create
integrate

Picture (15x15, 185 bytes) 5. Characterization - the Internalization of values

This refers to the learner's highest of internalization and relates to behavior that reflects (1) a generalized set of values; and (2) a characterization or a philosophy about life. At this level the learner is capable of practicing and acting on their values or beliefs.  

    internalize
    review
    conclude

resolve
judge