The affective domain is critical for learning but is often not
specifically addressed. This is the domain that deals with
attitudes, motivation, willingness to participate, valuing what
is being learned, and ultimately incorporating the values of a discipline
into a way of life. Stages in that domain are not as sequential
as the cognitive domain, but have been described as the following:
Receiving (willing to listen)
Responding (willing to participate)
Valuing (willing to be involved)
Organizing (willing to be an advocate)
Characterization (willing to change one’s
behavior, lifestyle, or way of life)