Command terms

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psychology command terms
Moa Lindström
Flashcards by Moa Lindström, updated more than 1 year ago
Moa Lindström
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State (1) giva a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation
Outline (1) give a brief account or summary
Describe (1) give a detailed account (without analysing or explaining why this is so)
Define (1) give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity
Explain (2) give a detailed account including reasons or causes. "what is _____ and why does it happen?"
Distinguish (2) make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items
Apply (2) use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in relation to a givven problem or issue
Analyse (2) break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. "how does this work?". cause, interaction and consequences
To what extent... (3) 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
Examine (3) consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue
Evaluate (3) make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations. GMEC
Discuss (3) 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
Contrast (3) give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout
Compare (3) give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout
Compare and contrast (3) 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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