TOK Terms

Question 1

Ambiguity

Answer 1

State of inexactness. Language that is open to more than one interpretation.

Question 2

Connotation

Answer 2

Idea invoked by a word in addition to its literal meaning.

Question 3

Annotation

Answer 3

The literal meaning of a word.

Question 4

Linguistic Determinism

Answer 4

Idea that language determines our thoughts and sets boundaries.

Question 5

Sapir Whorf hypothesis

Answer 5

Language shapes a person’s perspective of the world.

Question 6

Figurative Language

Answer 6

Language that signifies more that the literal meaning, through the use of comparisons such as metaphors or similes.

Question 7

Sarcasm

Answer 7

Mockery using irony.

Question 8

Irony

Answer 8

Expression of a meaning using language that signifies the opposite.

Question 9

Knowledge Claim or Premise

Answer 9

The basis of an argument. An assumption or information available.

Question 10

Inductive Reasoning

Answer 10

Going from specific to general statements.

Question 11

Deductive Reasoning

Answer 11

Going from general to specific statements

Question 12

Syllogism

Answer 12

The use of 2 premises to form a conclusion

Question 13

Rationalism

Answer 13

Being realistic.

Question 14

Confirmation Bias

Answer 14

Approving of a previously known fact, by confirming it.

Question 15

Superstition

Answer 15

Belief in supernatural ideas.

Question 16

Pseudoscience

Answer 16

Claim or belief shown/presented as science but is actually not ordinary or scientific.

Question 17

Conscience

Answer 17

A person’s personal ideas and senses of right or wrong.

Question 18

Acquaintances

Answer 18

Extensive knowledge or knowing of something/someone.

Question 19

Empathy

Answer 19

The understanding and sharing the feelings of another person.

Question 20

Emotional Proximity:

Answer 20

The understanding or sharing of a similar emotional state.

Question 21

Introspection

Answer 21

Reflection on one’s own feelings and emotions.