Describes increases in patient knowledge of intellectual behaviors?

• A. Cognitive outcomes
• B. Psychomotor outcomes
• C. Affective outcomes
• D. Physiologic outcomes

Answer: (A)

The main concept being tested is how educational outcomes are categorized by the type of learning affected. Cognitive outcomes focus on knowledge and intellectual processing—remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, and solving problems.

Describing increases in patient knowledge of intellectual behaviors fits cognitive outcomes because it centers on learning, comprehension, and the ability to use information in thinking tasks. In contrast, psychomotor outcomes relate to physical or manual skills; affective outcomes involve changes in attitudes, values, or feelings; and physiologic outcomes refer to measurable bodily functions. An example would be a patient gaining understanding of a disease and its management, rather than showing improved hand‑eye coordination or a change in mood.