Which of the following lists represents the six levels of cognition?

• A. Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation
• B. Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, Create
• C. Remember, Comprehend, Apply, Analyze, Synthesize, Evaluate
• D. Recall, Recognize, Implement, Analyze, Synthesize, Judge

Answer: (A)

Bloom's taxonomy classifies cognitive processes from basic recall to higher-order thinking. The classic six levels, in order, are Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation. This progression starts with remembering facts, moves to understanding their meaning, applying them in new contexts, analyzing relationships, synthesizing elements into something new, and finally evaluating or judging based on criteria. This list matches the traditional version of the taxonomy, which is why it’s considered the best answer here.

Other options pull terms from the revised taxonomy—Remembering, Understanding, Creating (or Understanding/Comprehend), and so on—or mix terms differently (such as placing Create as the top level). Those reflect a newer framing rather than the original six-level ladder described in this item.