The Nomothetic Approach in Psychology (Or in Any Science)is Intended

question 72

Multiple Choice

The nomothetic approach in psychology (or in any science) is intended to establish broad generalizations and universal "laws." When using the nomothetic approach researchers are likely to make

• A) many observations of one individual.
• B) observations of many individuals and focus on extreme scores.
• C) observations of many individuals and focus on the average (typical) score.
• D) few observations of a few individuals and focus on the scores that occur most often.

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Definitions:

Medium

A means or channel of communication or expression; for example, the Internet, television, or print.

Type of Communication

The various forms and methodologies through which information is conveyed or exchanged between entities, such as verbal, non-verbal, written, and electronic.

Oral Communication

The process of expressing information or ideas by word of mouth.

Nonverbal Messages

Communication without the use of spoken language, conveyed through body language, facial expressions, gestures, and other physical cues.