Understanding Question Flashcards
A0s- What they require
A01- Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of psychology: recall log knowledge, defining concept, describing theory
A02-Applying knowledge and understanding to novel situations
A03-Analyse, interpret and evaluate: Make judgements, reach conclusions, develop and refine practical design and procedures
Short answer command words:
- Analyse
- Calculate
- Compare
- Complete
- Convert
- Define
- Describe
- Determine
Analyse- Break something down into it’s components, examine each part in detail. Explore relationship between features and how each one contributes to the topic
Calculate-Obtain a NUMERICAL answer, showing relevant working if the answer has a UNIT this must be INCLUDED
Compare- Looking for SIMILARITIES and DIFFERENCES of 2(or more) things. This answer must relate to both (or all) things mentioned in the question. The answer must include at least one SIMILARITY and DIFFERENCE
Complete- to FILL IN/write the details asked for
Convert- express a QUANTITY in ALTERNATIVE UNITS
Define- PROVE a definition of something
Describe- to give an ACCOUNT of something, statements in response need to be DEVELOPED as they are often LINKED
Determine- the answer must have an element that is QUANTITATIVE from the STIMULUS provided, or show how the answer can be reached QUANTITIVELY to gain max marks
Short answer command words:
- Draw
- Explain
- Give/Name/State
- Identify
- Interpret
- Justify
- Plot
- Predict
- Suggest
Draw-produce an OUTPUT, either free hand or using a ruler
Explain- an explanation that requires a JUSTIFICATION/EXEMPLIFICATION of a point. Can be mathematical explanations. APPLYING knowledge and understanding to stimulus material
Give/Name/State- generally involves the RECAL of one or more pieces of info: used in relation to CONTEXT, it is used to determine a candidate’s grasp of the factual info presented
Identify- requires some KEY INFORMATION to be selected from a given stimulus/resources
Interpret- Recognise a TREND or PATTERNS within a given stimulus/resource
Justify- RATIONALISE a decision or action
Plot- produce, or add more detail to a graph/chart by marking point ACCURATELY
Predict- ARTICULATE an expected result
Suggest- REVIEW information then bring it together to form a JUDGEMENT conclusion following the provision of a BALANCED and REASONED argument
Understanding short answer command words:
Compare
Describe
Explain
Compare= helpful phrases- however, in comparison,, both similar because, in contrast,whereas
Describe= can be A01- describe a theory, or A01+A02-define then give advice about it
Explain-can just be A02-scenario, A02+A03- give advice and then why it is good (improve, impact + justify), A01+A03- explain then strengths/weaknesses of explanation
Long answer command words:
Assess
Assess- give careful CONSIDERATION to all the factors or events that APPLY and IDENTIFY which are the most IMPORTANT or RELEVANT. Make a JUDGEMENT on the IMPORTANCE of something and come to a CONCLUSION where needed
Eg Assess how learning and biological can be used to explain human behaviour (8 marks)
- A01= Knowledge and understanding of explanations of behaviour from both approaches
- A03= Well developed and structured arguments
- A03= Logical arguments that reach valid conclusions
Long answer command words:
Discuss
Discuss= Explore the ISSUE/SITUATION/PROBLEM/ARGUMENT that is being presented within the question, articulating DIFFERENT or CONTRASTING viewpoints
Eg Discuss the key issue for society from the social approach using concepts, theories and/or research (8 Marks)
- State the issue
- Use theories eg Agency theory, social identity theory to explain why the issue occurs
- Using supporting/opposing evidence or idea (studies,cases from history) to justify your points
- Explain why this is an important issue
Long answer command words:
Evaluate
Evaluate= Review information then bring it together to form a conclusion, drawing on evidence,including strengths, weaknesses, alternative actions, relevant data or information. Come to a supported judgement of a subject’s qualities and relation to it’s context
Long answer command words:
To what extent
To what extent= Review information then bring it together to form a judgement conclusion, following the provision of balance and reasoned argument
