Question

Which level in the Psychomotor Domain is described as the lowest level of neuromuscular activity, starting as an impulse?

• A. Manipulation
• B. Imitation
• C. Precision
• D. Articulation

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Imitation

Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives

• Bloom and his associates developed a taxonomic model of instructional objectives. 

• They formulated a division corresponding to the domains of development viz; Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor. 

• Within each domain they arranged the sequence of development of mental abilities in a logical and psychological order.

Psychomotor Domain: 

• Tasks are performed by individuals as a result of neuromuscular coordination. 

• The higher the coordination, the more rapid, speedy automation and perfect the action becomes. 

• The action abilities are classified under the Psychomotor domain Five hierarchical stages or steps have been identified by experts, in the mastery of a skill. 

i. Imitation: 

• It is the lowest level of neuromuscular activity. 

• It starts as impulse and may grow into an overt act with the capacity to repeat the performance.

ii. Manipulation: 

• It involves differentiating among various movements and selecting the proper one.

iii. Precision: 

• Practice or repetition of performance will decrease the faults in performance. 

• Precision is related with speed, accuracy, proportion and exactness in performance.

iv. Articulation: 

• The individual will be able to handle many actions in unison.

•  This ability involves coordination in action.

v. Naturalisation: 

• Perfection in performance is the final level in the mastery of a skill On attaining perfection, actions become automatic.