The Difference Between the Idiographic and Nomothetic Approaches Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

The difference between the idiographic and nomothetic approaches is:

• A)Idiographic is the study of patterns in groups while nomothetic concentrates on the individual
• B)Idiographic is more reliable than nomothetic
• C)Idiographic is the study of individuals while nomothetic looks for patterns among groups
• D)Nomothetic research is more valid than idiographic
• E)Nomothetic researchers believe in nature while idiographic researchers believe in nurture

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Definitions:

Norms

Societal rules that dictate the behavior expected of individuals within a group or culture.

Deviant Behavior

Actions or conduct that deviate from societal norms, values, or expectations, often resulting in disapproval or sanction.

Positivist

Positivist refers to someone who adheres to the philosophy that the only authentic knowledge is scientific knowledge, and such knowledge can only come from positive affirmation of theories through strict scientific methods.

Constructionist Approach

A sociological perspective that conceptualizes reality as constructed by human interpretations and interactions, focusing on how social phenomena are given meaning.