IB Psychology Command Terms
Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in
each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
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| Define | Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical
quantity
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| Describe | Give a detailed account
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| Outline | Give a brief account or summary
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| State | Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or
calculation
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| Analyse | Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure
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| Apply | Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in relation to a given
problem or issue
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| Distinguish | Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items
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| Explain | Give a detailed account including reasons or causes
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| Compare | Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or
situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout
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| Compare and contrast | Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more)
items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout
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| Contrast | Give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or
situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout
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| Discuss | Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of
arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be
presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence
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| Evaluate | Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations
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| Examine | Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions
and interrelationships of the issue
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| To what extent | Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions
and conclusions should be presented clearly and supported with
appropriate evidence and sound argument
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