The domains of learning in health education include which of the following?

• A. Cognitive and Affective only
• B. Cognitive, Affective, and Psychomotor
• C. Affective and Psychomotor only
• D. Cognitive only

Answer: (B)

Learning in health education is about knowledge, attitudes, and skills. The best answer includes all three domains: cognitive, affective, and psychomotor.

Cognitive involves understanding and recalling information—facts, concepts, and problem-solving related to health. Affective covers attitudes, beliefs, and values, which influence motivation and willingness to change behavior. Psychomotor encompasses the physical skills needed to perform health-related tasks, such as demonstrating or practicing proper technique.

If you only address cognitive knowledge, you miss the motivational and skill-building aspects. If you omit affective or psychomotor domains, you don’t fully support attitude change or the actual performance of health behaviors. The comprehensive approach targets understanding, attitude, and ability to act.