The Interpretative Social Science Approach Is Described as Idiographic in Its

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Multiple Choice

The interpretative social science approach is described as idiographic in its theory and method.What does this mean?

• A) It strives for empathetic understanding of another person or group's worldview.
• B) It begins with abstract ideas, laws, or propositions, which are used to deduce logically or infer specific hypotheses that researchers test against the facts of observable empirical reality.
• C) It focuses on generating detailed descriptions of specific events in particular periods and settings.
• D) It holds to the principle that researchers must be able to repeat scientific findings in multiple studies to have a high level of confidence that the findings are true.
• E) Its primary concern is to generate theory.

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Definitions:

Active Coping Process

Strategies employed to directly address and manage stressors and challenges in life, rather than avoiding them.

Confronting The Loss

The process of facing and dealing with the emotional and practical repercussions of a loss or bereavement.

Grief

A deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death, resulting in a range of emotions such as sadness, anger, and denial as part of the grieving process.

Dual-process Model

A psychological framework suggesting that there are two distinct systems for processing information: one intuitive and fast, and the other analytical and slow.