UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Bloom and other educational theorists classify objectives into cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains. The affective domain specifically concerns emotions, attitudes, values and dispositions. When teachers seek to foster interest, appreciation or commitment in students, they are working in this domain. Thus, the objectives mentioned in the stem clearly belong to the affective domain.

Option A:
Cognitive objectives focus on mental skills such as remembering, understanding and problem-solving. While beliefs and values may influence cognition, the cognitive domain does not primarily target attitudes and feelings. Therefore, it does not match the emphasis of the stem.

Option B:
Affective objectives include outcomes like developing positive attitudes toward science, respecting diversity or valuing academic honesty. Since the stem lists interests, attitudes and values, affective is the correct label and fits well with teaching aptitude theory.

Option C:
Psychomotor objectives involve physical skills and coordination, such as handwriting, lab techniques or sports skills. These objectives are important but relate to movement rather than emotional development.

Option D:
Social is a broader term that may involve interaction skills, but in the taxonomy of educational objectives the recognised domain for attitudes and values is affective, not simply social.

The affective domain concerns feelings,attitudes,values and emotional responses. Objectives about appreciating social justice or developing respect and empathy clearly lie in this domain. The stem emphasises attitudes and values,so affective is the correct choice.

Option A:
Cognitive domain deals with knowledge and intellectual skills rather than emotional orientations.

Option B:
Affective objectives often involve internalisation of values over time,making them central to value education; hence option B fits well.

Option C:
Psychomotor domain focuses on physical skills and coordination,which are not mentioned in the stem.

Option D:
Vocational domain is not one of Bloom’s classic three domains and usually refers to job-related training,not specifically to attitudes.