Allport's Approach to Science Emphasizes Which Methods

question 58

Multiple Choice

Allport's approach to science emphasizes which methods?

• A)morphogenic
• B)statistical
• C)nomothetic
• D)longitudinal
• E)cross-cultural

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Definitions:

Twin Study

A research method used to study the genetic and environmental influences on traits by comparing the similarity between monozygotic (identical) and dizygotic (fraternal) twins.

Sternberg's Theory

This is Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence that suggests intelligence is comprised of three parts: analytical, creative, and practical intelligence.

Divergent Thinking

A cognitive process used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions and approaches in an open-ended way.

Concept

An abstract idea or a mental symbol that is typically used to denote a class of things, events, or phenomena.