The Idiographic Approach to Research Involves ____

question 48

Multiple Choice

The idiographic approach to research involves ____.

• A) direct observation of individuals without their knowledge
• B) interviewing people in a small group setting
• C) the intensive study of one individual
• D) the study of groups

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Definitions:

Laboratory Studies

Research conducted under controlled conditions within a lab, often to test hypotheses or understand mechanisms.

Generalizable

The extent to which the findings from a study can be applied or extended to groups or situations beyond the initial research setting.

Real-Life Situations

Scenarios or events occurring in actual life, outside of controlled or artificial environments.

Animal Studies

Studies that attempt to test theories of psychopathology using animals.