comparison of approaches-criterion: idiographic and nomothetic approaches Flashcards
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what are the 6 AO1 points you must know for comparison of approaches - criterion - idiographic and nomothetic approaches?
- Behaviourist Approach – Nomothetic Approach
- Social Learning Theory – Nomothetic Approach
-Cognitive Approach – Nomothetic Approach
-Biological Approach – Nomothetic Approach
-Psychodynamic Approach – Idiographic Approach
-Humanistic Approach – Idiographic Approach
What is the Behaviourist approach’s stance on idiographic vs nomothetic?
Nomothetic
Seeks to establish general laws of behaviour (e.g., classical and operant conditioning).
Applies universally to all individuals through stimulus-response links.
What is Social Learning Theory’s stance on idiographic vs nomothetic?
Develops general principles of learning through observation and imitation (e.g., vicarious reinforcement).
Aims to explain behaviour across individuals universally.
What is the Cognitive approach’s stance on idiographic vs nomothetic?
Nomothetic
Uses models like the multi-store model of memory to develop general laws of human cognition.
Seeks to apply these laws to all individuals.
What is the Biological approach’s stance on idiographic vs nomothetic?
Nomothetic
Seeks universal biological principles that explain human behaviour (e.g., neurotransmitters, genes).
Uses experiments to develop laws applicable to all humans.
What is the Psychodynamic approach’s stance on idiographic vs nomothetic?
Idiographic
Focuses on the individual’s unique experiences, such as unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences.
Uses case studies like Little Hans to understand individual behaviour.
What is the Humanistic approach’s stance on idiographic vs nomothetic?
Idiographic
Emphasises the individual’s subjective experience and personal growth (e.g., self-actualisation).
Focuses on understanding each person as unique, without generalising.
