The domain of learning that emphasizes muscular skill is which domain?

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

Answer: (C)

Muscular skill falls under the psychomotor domain, which focuses on physical movement, coordination, dexterity, and the ability to perform tasks that require neuromuscular control. This is about how well someone can execute motor actions, not just think about them or feel them.

By contrast, the cognitive domain covers knowledge and thinking processes like remembering, understanding, and applying information, while the affective domain deals with attitudes, motivations, and values. The social domain would involve interpersonal interactions and teamwork.

In fire life safety education, tasks that require actually performing a physical skill—such as using a fire extinguisher, performing stop/drop/roll, or carrying out CPR—are psychomotor.