io psych terms Flashcards
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what is an ideographic trait theorist
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a trait theorist who believes that every human being has their own unique set of traits that are fundamental to their personality
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what is a nomothetic trait theorist
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a trait theorist who believe that the same set of traits exists within everyone
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what is the etic approach
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the trait approach that emphasizes universals or core similarities in all human beings
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what is the emic approach
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the trait approach that supposes a culture specific orientation of traits
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