Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of learning objectives?

• A. Metacognitive
• B. Cognitive
• C. Psychomotor
• D. Affective

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is understanding the three domains commonly used for learning objectives. In the traditional model, objectives are grouped into cognitive (knowledge and mental skills), affective (attitudes and values), and psychomotor (physical skills). Metacognition—thinking about one’s own thinking and regulating learning strategies—is crucial for mastery, but it isn’t listed as one of the three domains in that classic framework. So metacognitive objectives aren’t considered part of the standard trio, even though you’ll often address metacognitive aspects within cognitive objectives or across objectives. The other three choices fit the established categories, which is why metacognitive is the best answer for what isn’t one of the three types.