When an instructor asks a nursing student to answer a question in her or his own words and give an example, the cognitive level utilized is
a. knowledge.
b. comprehension.
c. application.
d. analysis.
ANS: B
Comprehension refers to the ability to understand information, recall it, and identify examples. Knowledge is the ability to recall and repeat memorized information. Application refers to being able to use learned information in new situations. Analysis refers to being able to break down complex information into its basic parts and relate the parts to the whole.
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