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• What are the two opposing approaches in the idiographic-nomothetic debate?

  Idiographic and nomothetic approaches
• What does the idiographic approach suggest about psychology?

  It should study individuals for better understanding
• What is the main focus of the nomothetic approach?

  To study large groups and establish norms
• How do the idiographic and nomothetic approaches influence research methods?

  They determine whether to study individuals or groups
• In what way do the idiographic and nomothetic approaches overlap?

  Both may have a place in scientific study
• What is the typical number of participants in idiographic research?

  Often a single case or small group
• What type of research is most commonly associated with the idiographic approach?

  Qualitative research
• How might idiographic research on depression be conducted?

  Through in-depth interviews with participants
• What is the goal of idiographic research regarding generalizations?

  To understand the individual before generalizing
• Which psychological approaches are most associated with the idiographic approach?

  Humanistic and psychodynamic approaches
• What did Carl Rogers focus on in his research?

  The process of self-development and positive regard
• What was the basis of Sigmund Freud's explanations of human nature?

  Careful observations of individuals
• What is the main aim of the nomothetic approach?

  To create general principles of behavior
• How does nomothetic research typically fit into the scientific method?

  It formulates hypotheses and analyzes data
• What type of data does nomothetic research seek to produce?

  Quantitative data
• How might B.F. Skinner's research be characterized?

  Studying animals to establish general laws
• What is a key difference between idiographic and nomothetic approaches regarding objectivity?

  Nomothetic seeks objectivity; idiographic does not
• Why is objectivity important in the nomothetic approach?

  It allows for true replication across samples
• What do researchers in the idiographic approach believe about objectivity?

  It is not possible in psychological research