Idiographic And Nomothetic

Question 1

First example of the idiographic approach - Roger’s

Answer 1

Humanistic - Roger’s concepts were based on his work as a therapist. For example his theory of the role of unconditional positive regard in self development was based on his in depth study of his clients

Question 2

Second example of idiographic approach

Answer 2

Freud - little hans case study that he uses to explain phobias

Question 3

Examples of nomothetic approaches

Answer 3

Skinner studied animals to develop general laws using controlled experiments

Question 4

Aim of nomothetic approaches

Answer 4

These approaches to research seek standardised methods of assessing ppl which ensures true replication and objectivity

Question 5

Aim of idiographic approaches

Answer 5

The idiographic approach tends to not believe that objectivity is possible in psychological research. They focus more the person’s individual experience