A03

• What is one strength of the idiographic approach?

  It contributes to the nomothetic approach
• How does the idiographic approach provide a global description?

  By using in-depth qualitative methods
• How might the idiographic approach complement the nomothetic approach?

  By shedding light on general laws
• What does the case of HM illustrate about the idiographic approach?

  It can generate hypotheses for further study
• What insights can cases like HM reveal?

  Important insights about normal functioning
• What does the idiographic approach suggest about forming scientific laws of behavior?

  It may help form scientific laws despite fewer individuals
• What is a limitation of the idiographic approach?

  It has a narrow and restricted nature
• Why can't meaningful generalizations be made from the idiographic approach?

  There is no adequate baseline for comparison
• What is a characteristic of methods associated with the idiographic approach?

  They often rely on subjective interpretation
• What does the idiographic approach suggest about nomothetic research?

  It is difficult to build theories without it
• What is a strength of both the idiographic and nomothetic approaches?

  They fit with the aims of science
• How do nomothetic research processes relate to natural sciences?

  They establish objectivity through standardization
• What method do researchers using the idiographic approach employ to increase validity?

  Triangulation of findings from different studies
• What do modern qualitative researchers reflect upon during their research?

  Their own biases and preconceptions
• How do both approaches raise psychology's status as a science?

  By adhering to scientific research methods
• What is a limitation of the nomothetic approach?

  Loss of understanding of the individual
• What does the nomothetic approach prioritize that may lead to losing the whole person?

  General laws, prediction, and control
• How does knowing the lifetime risk of developing schizophrenia help?

  It provides little insight into individual experiences
• Why is understanding the subjective experience of schizophrenia important?

  It aids in devising appropriate treatment options
• What does the nomothetic approach sometimes fail to relate to?

  Individual experiences in psychology