Which statement best describes declarative knowledge?

• A. Knowing how to perform tasks
• B. Attitude or motivation
• C. Factual knowledge and information
• D. Ability to compare concepts

Answer: (C)

Declarative knowledge is knowledge of facts and information that you can state or declare. It answers what you know in terms of content you can recall, such as definitions, dates, names, and concepts. In learning theory, this is contrasted with procedural knowledge, which is know-how—how to perform tasks and carry out methods. The statement describing declarative knowledge as factual knowledge and information best fits because it focuses on recalling content that can be expressed in words. Attitude or motivation reflects affective factors, not what you know. The ability to compare concepts relates more to analytical or conceptual skills, which involve using and organizing knowledge rather than simply recalling facts. So factual knowledge and information is the clearest descriptor of declarative knowledge.