Indivudual Differneces Area Flashcards
1
Q
What is the first principle of the individual difference area
A
Individuals differ, in their personality, thinking and behaviour
2
Q
What is the second principle of the individual differences area
A
It is possible to measure and study individual differences
3
Q
What are 2 strengths of the individual differences area
A
The individual differences area helps to explain diversity and why people’s behaviour differ
It is useful and helps improve how we measure differences and understand disorders
4
Q
What are 2 weaknesses of the individual differences area
A
Sometimes uses measure that aren’t objective or are biased
Can sometimes be unethical
5
Q
What are the 4 core studies of the individual differences area
A
Freud
Baron Cohen
Gould
Hancock
