IB+Psychology+Command+Terms+and+Definitions

|| //**DEFINITION**// ||
 * //**COMMAND**// //**TERM**//
 * **Analyze** || Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure ||
 * **Apply** || Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in relation to a given problem or issue ||
 * **Compare** || Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout ||
 * **Compare and contrast** || Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout. ||
 * **Contrast** || Give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout ||
 * **Define** || Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity ||
 * **Describe** || Give a detailed account ||
 * **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 ||
 * **Distinguish** || Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items ||
 * **Evaluate** || Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations ||
 * **Examine** || Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue ||
 * **Explain** || Give a detailed account including reasons or causes ||
 * **Outline** || Give a brief account or summary ||
 * **State** || Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation ||
 * **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 ||