Behavioural objectives in teaching – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B, D and F are accepted views about behavioural objectives. A is true because they express outcomes in observable terms. B is true since conditions and performance standards clarify expectations. D is true as behavioural objectives provide a basis for teaching and assessment, and F is true in pointing out that overemphasis can narrow focus to what is easily measured. C is wrong because vague verbs do not make objectives behavioural, and E is wrong because behavioural statements are widely used in cognitive objectives as well. Therefore, C and E only are the wrong statements.

Option A:
Option A isolates C as the only wrong statement but ignores E, even though limiting behavioural objectives to the psychomotor domain is also incorrect. Because it omits one of the wrong statements, C only is not sufficient.

Option B:
Option B correctly identifies C and E as the problematic statements. It recognises that vague verbs and domain restriction both contradict the idea of clear, observable outcomes across domains, while leaving A, B, D and F as accurate. Hence C and E only is the correct option.

Option C:
Option C treats only E as wrong and overlooks C, despite the fact that verbs like “know” and “understand” are criticised for being non-behavioural. This partial identification makes E only an incomplete answer.

Option D:
Option D adds F to the set of wrong statements, but F actually expresses a valid caution about overemphasis on measurement. Including a true cautionary statement among wrong ones means C, E and F only is not acceptable.