Instructional Objective Verbs

Psychomotor Domain

Imitation	Manipulation	Precision	Articulation	Naturalizaton
Begin Assemble Attempt Carry out Copy Calibrate Construct Dissect Duplicate Follow Mimic Move Practice Proceed Repeat Reproduce Respond Organize Sketch Start Try Volunteer	Acquire Assemble Complete Conduct Do Execute Improve Maintain Make Manipulate Operate Pace Perform Produce Progress Use	Achieve Accomplish Advance Automatize Exceed Excel Master Reach Refine Succeed Surpass Transcend	Adapt Alter Change Excel Rearrange Reorganize Revise Surpass Transcend	Arrange Combine Compose Construct Create Design Refine Originate Transcend

Definitions:

Imitation: Repeating an act that has been demonstrated or explained, including trial and error

Manipulation: Continuing practice of a skill or sequence until it becomes habitual and can be performed with some confidence and proficiency

Precision: Skill has been attained, indicated by a quick, smooth, accurate performance

Articulation: Skill is so well-developed that the individual can modify movement patterns to fit special requirements or to meet a problem situation

Naturalization: Individual begins to experiment, creating new motor acts or ways of manipulating materials