Association of Social Work Boards Masters (ASWB MSW) Practice Exam

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What level of cognition is characterized by rote memorization, recognition, or recall of facts?

  1. Knowledge

  2. Comprehension

  3. Application

  4. Analysis

The correct answer is: Knowledge

The level of cognition that is characterized by rote memorization, recognition, or recall of facts is known as "knowledge." This level focuses on acquiring and retaining information, rather than understanding or applying it. Option B, comprehension, involves understanding and explaining information. Option C, application, requires applying knowledge to solve problems or complete tasks. Option D, analysis, involves breaking down information and examining its parts. While these levels of cognition are important and can build upon one another, they are not the same as rote memorization or recall of facts. Therefore, the best answer for this question is A, knowledge.