Positivism Seeks Universal Laws, and Positivist Researchers Attempt to Create

question 28

Multiple Choice

Positivism seeks universal laws, and positivist researchers attempt to create law-like generalizations to explain events in the social world. This focus on laws in explanation is called

• A) nomothetic.
• B) verstehen.
• C) determinism.
• D) ideographic.

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Definitions:

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Any type of treatment method used to help individuals manage or recover from health conditions, including mental health disorders.

Relaxation Techniques

Methods used to reduce stress and induce a state of calm, such as deep breathing, meditation, or yoga.

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A psychological treatment method that exposes patients to their fears intensely and rapidly to help them overcome these fears.

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