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Affective domains deal with changes in attitudes and changes in behaviors related to changes in attitudes. An example of a content areas with affective objectives would be diversity awareness and relating to peoples from different backgrounds.
This taxonomy table lists levels of commitment (indicating affect) from lowest to highest.
| Level | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Receiving | Being aware of or attending to something in the environment | Individual would read a book passage about civil rights. |
| 2. Responding | Showing some new behaviors as a result of experience | Individual would answer questions about the book, read another book by the same author, another book about civil rights, etc. |
| 3. Valuing | Showing some definite involvement or commitment | The individual might demonstrate this by voluntarily attending a lecture on civil rights. |
| 4. Organization | Integrating a new value into one's general set of values, giving it some ranking among one's general priorities | The individual might arrange a civil rights rally. |
| 5. Characterization by Value | Acting consistently with the new value | The individual is firmly committed to the value, perhaps becoming a civil rights leader. |
Table adapted from
Krathwohl, D., Bloom, B., & Masia, B. (1956). Taxonomy of educational objectives. Handbook II: Affective domain. New York: David McKay.