Compare and Contrast the Idiographic and the Nomothetic Approaches to the Study

question 40

Essay

Compare and contrast the idiographic and the nomothetic approaches to the study of personality.

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Definitions:

Prosocial Behaviour

Refers to voluntary actions intended to help or benefit another individual or group of individuals without expecting reward.

Freudian

Pertaining to or influenced by the theories of Sigmund Freud, especially those related to the unconscious mind, psychosexual stages, and defense mechanisms.

Prosocial Behaviour

Actions intended to benefit others, including kindness, helping, and sharing behaviors.

Bystander Intervention

This occurs when an individual breaks out of the role of a bystander and helps another person in an emergency.