Bloom's Taxonomy Psychomotor Domain Modification of works by Simpson, Gronlund, and others Descriptors of Major Categories in the Psychomotor Domain Illustrative Verbs for Stating Objectives 1. Imitation - early stages in learning a complex skill, overtly, after the individual has indicated a readiness to take a particular type of action. Imitation includes repeating an act that has been demonstrated or explained, and it includes trial and error until an appropriate response is achieved. Manipulation - individual continues to practice a particular skill or sequence until it becomes habitual and the action can be performed with some confidence and proficiency. Precision - skill has been attained.
Proficiency is indicated by a quick, smooth, accurate performance, requiring a minimum of energy.
The overt response is complex and performed without hesitation. Articulation - involved an even higher level of precision. The skills are so well developed that the individual can modify movement patterns to fit special requirements or to meet a problem situation. Articulation - adapt, alter, change, excel, rearrange, reorganize, revise, surpass, transcend 5. Naturalization - response is automatic.