Having a student explain a skill recently demonstrated by the instructor is considered what type of learning?

• A. Affective
• B. Psychomotor
• C. Cognitive
• D. Social

Answer: (C)

Cognitive learning is being tested here. When a student explains a skill that was just demonstrated, they’re showing understanding and the ability to verbalize how and why the steps work. This demonstrates grasp of the concept, sequence, and rationale behind the skill, which are mental processes central to the cognitive domain. It isn’t about performing the skill itself (that would reflect psychomotor learning), nor about attitudes or values (affective), nor about social interaction (social). Explaining the skill indicates the student has processed and internalized the information cognitively.