UND Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) New Hire Training Practice Test

The three learning domains addressed by cognitive, psychomotor, and affective are Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes/Values. The cognitive domain covers what students know and understand—the mental processing behind learning. The psychomotor domain covers physical skills and actions—the ability to perform tasks and maneuvers. The affective domain covers attitudes, values, and feelings—how students approach learning, safety, and teamwork. In evaluating students, you want a complete picture: checking knowledge, verifying the ability to perform tasks, and assessing the right attitudes and professional dispositions. If you focus on only one domain, you’d miss important aspects of competence—for example, knowing how to fly safely isn’t the same as being able to execute the maneuvers, nor is having the right attitude enough without the knowledge and skills to apply it. That’s why the best choice includes Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes/Values—the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.