What Is Nomothetic Research

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is nomothetic research?

• A) Research that emphasizes individuality
• B) Research that uses techniques designed to highlight the uniqueness of each person
• C) Research that combines A and B
• D) Research that attempts to discover general laws that apply to all people

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Definitions:

Thermoreceptors

Specialized sensory nerve cells that detect changes in temperature and are responsible for sensations of hot and cold.

Combining Form

A form of a word, often a prefix or suffix, that is used to create new words when combined with other words or forms.

Xer/o

A prefix in medical terminology meaning dry, often used in terms such as xeroderma.

Hem/o

A prefix relating to blood, used in medical terminology to denote components, conditions, processes, and substances of or related to blood.