Maslow's hierarchy of needs is categorized under which CAP domain?

• A. Cognitive, hierarchy of needs
• B. Psychomotor, hierarchy of needs
• C. Affective, hierarchy of needs
• D. Affective, model of needs

Answer: (C)

Maslow's hierarchy of needs focuses on motivation, values, and emotional aspects of human behavior. In the CAP taxonomy used for this exam, the affective domain encompasses attitudes, motivation, values, and feelings. Since Maslow’s model describes how people are driven by needs related to belonging, esteem, and self-actualization—areas tied to emotion and personal value—it fits the affective domain best. The cognitive domain covers knowledge and mental processes, which Maslow’s framework isn’t about, and the psychomotor domain covers physical skills, which also isn’t relevant here. The descriptor “model of needs” isn’t the standard framing of Maslow’s well-known hierarchy, so it isn’t the correct fit.