cognitive
This is the ability 'to think things through'.
There are six levels in the taxonomy, moving through the lowest order proecesses to the highest:
Knowledge
- Exhibit memory of previously-learned materials by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts and answers.
Comprehension
- Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas.
Application
- Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way.
Analysis
- Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalizations.
Synthesis
- Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions.
Evaluation
- Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas or quality of work based on a set of criteria.