5 Questions
Which publication introduced the Psychomotor Taxonomy?
Benjamin Bloom’s Psychomotor Taxonomy
Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 Basic Skills in the Psychomotor Taxonomy?
Origination
What is another name for the Psychomotor Taxonomy?
Kinesthetic Domain
What does the Basic Proficiency skill in the Psychomotor Taxonomy involve?
Following and acting on directions
What does the Adaptation skill in the Psychomotor Taxonomy involve?
Coming up with unique responses
Study Notes
Psychomotor Taxonomy
- The Psychomotor Taxonomy was introduced by E.J. Simpson in 1966.
- It is also known as the Simpson's Psychomotor Domain.
- The taxonomy consists of seven basic skills.
7 Basic Skills in the Psychomotor Taxonomy
- Perception: ability to become aware of stimuli through sensory organs.
- Set: readiness to respond to a stimulus.
- Guided Response: early stages of learning a skill with guidance.
- Mechanism: performing a skill with some proficiency, but still requires some thought.
- Complex Overt Response: combination of complex movements and responses.
- Adaptation: adjusting a skill to fit a new situation.
- Origination: creating a new skill or response.
Skill Levels in the Psychomotor Taxonomy
- Basic Proficiency: demonstrating a skill with minimal competence.
- Adaptation: adapting a skill to a new situation by changing movement patterns.
Test your knowledge on teaching psychomotor skills and promoting or assessing critical thinking. This quiz covers the history of teaching psychomotor skills, Bloom's taxonomy of psychomotor skills, and the seven basic skills in the kinesthetic domain. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about teaching these important skills!
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