IB Psychology

• What does it mean by EXPLAIN

  • mainly focus on 'why?'
  • show why something works
  • show understanding on the cause-effect relationships
• What is meant by OUTLINE

  • Demonstrate brief and general understanding
• What is meant by Describe

  • show knowledge in A LOT of detail (as much as possible)
  • stay relevant
• What is meant by DISCUSS

  • Present an argument using EVIDENCE to back it up
  • think GLOBALLY, as in do not just evaluate the research instead, have a holistic discussion that still remains relevant
  • Weigh both sides of the argument as if you don't have evidence that you're gonna spring up to support what you acc think
• What is meant by EVALUATE

  • bring forward the strengths and limitations
  • for theories use TEACUP
• TEACUP