Which of the following is NOT included under cognitive domain in Bloom’s Taxonomy?

Appeared in: JSSH Staff Nurse - 2019

Explanation

Criticism is not a formal level within either the original (1956) or revised (2001) version of Bloom's Taxonomy for the cognitive domain.
While the act of making judgments or critiques is part of the 'Evaluation' level (which includes verbs like 'critique' and 'criticize'), 'Criticism' itself is not a named category.
The established levels are distinct cognitive processes, and 'Criticism' is an application of one of these processes (Evaluation), not a level in itself.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Bloom's Taxonomy Cognitive Domain as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
In nursing education, Bloom's Taxonomy is used to structure curricula and write learning objectives, ensuring students develop skills from basic recall (remembering drug names) to complex application (creating a care plan).
Nurse educators use the taxonomy to design exam questions that test different cognitive levels, moving beyond simple fact-based questions to scenarios requiring analysis and evaluation.
What if? If a nursing exam question asks a student to 'justify the priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with multiple comorbidities,' it is testing the 'Evaluation' level, not just 'Analysis'.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the core concept of the question, which is Bloom's Taxonomy and its cognitive domain levels.
Pay close attention to the negative framing keyword 'NOT'. This means you are searching for the option that is an exception or does not fit with the others.
Recall the levels of the cognitive domain. The original levels are Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis, and Evaluation.
Systematically compare each option to the known levels of the taxonomy.
You will find that 'Analysis', 'Evaluation', and 'Synthesis' are all established levels.
'Criticism' is the only option not listed as a formal level, making it the correct answer.

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