Idiographic & Nomothetic^ Flashcards
1
Q
Idiographic
A
individuals
emphasise uniqueness
case studies, unstructured interviews, thematic analysis
2
Q
Nomothetic
A
establish general laws
through large groups
experiments, correlational research
3
Q
Behaviourist
A
nomothetic
animal experiments
laws for humans
4
Q
Cognitive
A
nomothetic
laws of mind for all
computer are alike to human’s minds
5
Q
Biological
A
nomothetic
similar bio
explains disorders
6
Q
SLT
A
nomothetic
laws of imitation
lab experiments
7
Q
Psychodynamic
A
nomothetic
- general stages
idiographic
- uses unique childhoods
- case studies (Little Hans)
8
Q
Humanistic
A
idiographic
focus on individuals