individual differences Flashcards
Eugenics
principle 1 (uniqueness)
number of factors unique DNA, unique past experiences, personalities
principle 2 (what makes)
what makes people different rather than looking at similarities
suggests differences can be
differences between people can be quantifiable and can use psychometric tests
strength 1
holistic - multiple reasons to an individual difference
strength 2
real world applications
strength 3
uses case studies which is in depth into individuals
Weakness 1
niche groups of individuals from case studies not looking at bigger picture with small sample groups
weakness 2
socially sensitive as highlighting certain people
weakness 3
difficult to establish casual relationships as ID area looks to always explain behaviour
application 1thearpy
personalised therapy-treats person and the result of person is psychological disorder not treat just disorder
application 3 IQ
IQ testing, personality testing useful in recruitment and employers determining suitable candidates for the job