IB Psychology Command Terms

Define State.

• Give the precise meaning of a word, concept , or phrase
• Give a detailed account including reasons and causes.
• Give a specific name or other brief answer without explanation.
• Give a brief account or summary

Define Define.

• Give the precise meaning of a word, concept, phrase. 
• Break down in order to bring out the essential elements.
• Give a brief account or summary of something.
• A statement of the exact meaning of a word, especially in a dictionary.

Define Compare.

• to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in order to notesimilarities and differences:
• To give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout. 
• Make clear the differences between two or more ideas or concepts.
• Give a detailed account including reasons and causes. 

Define Analyse

• Break down in order to bring out the essential elements.
• Make clear the differences between two or more ideas or concepts.
• To examine critically, so as to bring out the essential elements or giveth essence of.
• Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations of something.

Define Examine: 

• Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations of something.
• To inspect or scrutinize carefully.
• Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.
• Make clear the differences between two or more ideas or concepts. 

Define Outline.

• A drawing or sketch restricted to line without shading or modeling offer.
• Give a brief account or summary of something.
• Give a detailed account.
• Give a detailed account including reasons and causes. 

Define Apply.

• Give a detailed account.
• Use a theory or an idea to a given problem or issue. 
• To use for or assign to a specific purpose.
• Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations of something.

Define Discuss.

• Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range or arguments, factors or hypotheses, Conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence. 
• To consider or examine by argument, comment, etc.; talk over or write about,especially to explore solutions; debate.
• Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations of something. 
• Give a detailed account including reasons and causes. 

Define Describe:

• Make clear the differences between two or more ideas or concepts.
• To tell or depict in written or spoken words; give an account of.
• Make an appraisal by weighing up he strengths and limitations of something. 
• Give a detailed  account. 

Define Distinguish:

• Give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout. 
• Make clear the differences between two or more ideas or concepts.
• Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue. 
• Break down in order to bring out the essential elements.