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AICE Psychology Command Words

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Give the exact meaning of

a)

Explain

b)

Define

c)

Identify

d)

What

2.

Give details of, explain the main features of

a)

Define

b)

Describe

c)

Explain

d)

Analyze

3.

Give clear reasons or make clear the meaning of, use examples to indicate how or why something happens, such as the reasoning behind a theory; alternatively, for 'explain an application' indicate how a concept or theory can be used to understand the 'how' or 'why' behind a specific situation.

a)

Describe

b)

Define

c)

Explain

d)

Assess

4.

Determine strengths and weaknesses

a)

Describe

b)

Define

c)

Explain

d)

Assess

5.

Discuss the importance of, judge the overall worth of, make an attempt to weigh up your opinions.

a)

Evaluate

b)

Assess

c)

Name

d)

State

6.

Identify or make a list

a)

Define

b)

Name

c)

State

d)

Explain

7.

Give a concise answer with little or no supporting argument required.

a)

State

b)

Name

c)

Evaulate

d)

Assess

8.

Apply general knowledge and understanding of psychology to a situation.

a)

State

b)

Name

c)

Suggest

d)

Define

9.

Pick some key factors and name them.

a)

Define

b)

State

c)

Name

d)

Give

10.

Describe the key points without detail.

a)

Describe

b)

Define

c)

Identify

d)

Outline

11.

Give the important arguments for and against, often requires a conclusion.

a)

Give

b)

Name

c)

Discuss

d)

Assess

12.

Name or otherwise characterize.

a)

Identify

b)

Define

c)

Describe

d)

State

13.

Plan and present ideas to show psychological knowledge of a study or experiment.

a)

Design

b)

Define

c)

Describe

d)

Name

14.

Give reasons for and against, come to a conclusion with a justification of which arguments are strongest and which are weakest.

a)

Describe

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

To what extent do you agree

d)

Assess

15.

Describe the similarities and differences between two or more factors.

a)

What

b)

Compare

c)

Explain

d)

Assess

16.

State the precise meaning of a term/concept.

a)

Describe

b)

Compare

c)

What

d)

Define