a) Levels (1, 2, 3) correspond to stages of natural language development and use. For example: reading (level 1); writing (level 2); theme organization (level 3).
b) Domains (A, C, S) correspond to internalized depth of functioning from inmost (affective) to outmost (sensorimotor).
c) Direction: Forward direction (A-->C-->S) is synthetic, generative, or actual. Reverse direction (S-->C-->A) is analytic, inductive, observational.
| A | C | S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affective | Cognitive | Sensorimotor | |
| Level 3 Organizational Functions |
BECAUSE WE NEED TO | THROUGH | TO PRODUCE |
| -- persuade others and make determinations -- select and conclude -- judge and decide -- justify and confirm -- request and govern -- valuate and prioritize -- etc. |
-- traditions or presuppositions -- taxonomies -- inventories and surveys -- standards and general plans -- laws and guiding strategies -- principles and premises -- etc. |
-- choices, values and catalogues -- taxonomies -- specific steps and recommendations -- schedules, charts and filing systems -- budgets, proposals and thesauruses -- reviews, essays and subject headings -- orders, requests and themes -- etc. |
|
| Level 2 Normative Functions |
BECAUSE WE NEED TO | THROUGH | TO PRODUCE |
| -- evaluate and assess -- compare and line up with -- qualify and question -- delimit and restrain -- challenge and defend -- formulate alternatives -- revise and edit -- etc. |
-- reasonings -- argumentations -- explanations -- special considerations -- relevant norms -- accountings -- structures and outlinings -- etc. |
-- norms and guides -- instructions -- replies and commentaries -- ratings and abstracts -- outlines and graphs -- results and tables -- reports and summaries -- etc. |
|
| Level 1 Informational Functions |
BECAUSE WE NEED TO | THROUGH | TO PRODUCE |
| -- retrieve information -- identify -- describe -- copy information -- represent -- paraphrase -- translate -- etc. |
-- tags and labels -- words and symbols -- names and titles -- specific locations -- diagrams and pictures -- intersections -- associations -- similarities -- etc. |
-- descriptions -- definitions and dictionaries -- messages and assertions -- indices -- meanings and translations -- paraphrases and formulaic expressions -- etc. |
| A | C | S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affective | Cognitive | Sensorimotor | |
| Level 3 Organizational Dysfunctions |
1) feels lonely ----- 2) witholds expression of emotions with relevant others ----- 3) feels failure ----- 4) feels unworthy ----- etc. |
1) cannot meet own minimum standards ----- 2) lacks insight of self and others ----- 3) challenges community premises ----- etc. |
1) draws invalid conclusions ----- 2) makes wrong judgments ----- 3) denies propositions that are true or proven ----- 4) acts destructive to self and others ----- etc. |
| Level 2 Normative Dysfunctions |
1) feels anger ----- 2) feels guilt ----- 3) feels unproductive ----- 4) feels hesitant, unsure, shy ----- 5) is disinterested ----- etc. |
1) reasons defensively ----- 2) thinks critically of others ----- 3) justifies unfair attitudes ----- 4) exaggeratesbr> ----- etc. |
1) makes unreasonable requests ----- 2) misattributes causes of things ----- 3) shirks responsibility and is careless ----- 4) acts destructive to self and others ----- 5) neglects dueties and agreements ----- etc. |
| Level 1 Informational Dysfunctions |
1) feels role strain ----- 2) feels tired ----- 3) feels distracted ----- 4) feels frustration ----- 5) is excessively indulgent ----- etc. |
1) is confused and unclear about obligations ----- 2) is insufficiently informed ----- 3) has deficient literacy skills ----- etc. |
1) forgets facts ----- 2) loses things ----- 3) doesn't keep appointments ----- 4) fails to carry out instructions ----- 5) is generally unreliable ----- etc. |
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