The Interpretative Social Science Approach Is Described as Ideographic in Its

question 35

Multiple Choice

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

• A) It is the use of abstract ideas, laws, or propositions to deduce logically or infer specific hypotheses that researchers test against the facts of observable empirical reality.
• B) It tries to discover a system of causal laws that determines patterns of human behavior.
• C) It focuses on descriptions of specific people and events in a particular situation.
• D) It attempts to change the social world based on evidence that supports one's ideological perspective.

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Definitions:

Personal Growth

The process of improving self-awareness, developing talents, and potential, and enhancing the quality of life.

Ideal Self

A component of personality in Carl Rogers' theory of psychology, representing the person one desires to become, which can be a source of motivation or dissatisfaction.

Actual Self

One’s perception of the self as it is, contrasted with the possible selves one could become.

Successively Closer

A gradual process of getting closer to a goal or target behavior through incremental steps or achievements.