Exam Command Terms

Question 1

Psych state/identify means

Answer 1

Psych - give specific name or brief explanation

Question 2

Psych define means

Answer 2

Psych - give precise meaning and precise meaning to psychology

Question 3

Psych describe means

Answer 3

Psych - use examples to give detailed explanation

Question 4

Psych outline means

Answer 4

Psych - brief summary and account relating to exam question

Question 5

Psych distinguish means

Answer 5

Psych - identify clear differences between concepts

Question 6

Psych explain means

Answer 6

Psych - detailed explanation with examples/reasons/causes of concept

Question 7

Psych apply means

Answer 7

Psych - use a theory or idea to describe/reason to solve problem

Question 8

Psych compare means

Answer 8

Psych - the similarities between concepts and refer to both in answer

Question 9

Psych contrast means

Answer 9

Psych - explain and use examples on the differences between concepts

Question 10

Psych analyse means

Answer 10

Psych - break down steps of how concept works, give explanation

Question 11

Psych discuss means

Answer 11

Psych - review of hypothesis supported/refuted, results, limitations, generalisations, conclusion

Question 12

Psych evaluate means

Answer 12

Psych - use evidence to assess strengths and limitations of concept

Question 13

Psych examine means

Answer 13

Psych - analyse how it explains something, can use strengths/limits

Question 14

Psych to what extent means

Answer 14

Psych - create conclusions to concept backed up with evidence and explanations