Learning Innovation Unit, Dublin City University
Writing Module Learning Outcomes
The Affective Domain
If a learning outcome requires students to demonstrate their attitudes
or values or to integrate belief values, ideas and attitudes of others
they will be demonstrating learning through the affective domain.
Choosing an action verb to demonstrate feelings and emotions is not
always easy. Use the list of verbs below to help you choose an action
verb relevant to this domain.
Acknowledge | Combine | Display | Justify | Relate |
Act | Complete | Dispute | Listen | Report |
Adhere | Conform | Embrace | Order | Resolve |
Ask | Co-operate | Follow | Organise | Respond |
Accept | Defend | Hold | Participate | Share |
Answer |
Demonstrate* | Initiate | Practise | Show |
Attempt | Integrate | Share | Support | |
Assist | Differentiate | Join | Praise | Synthesise |
Challenge |
Discuss | Judge | Question | Value |
* A belief in or an appreciation of.