The idiographic approach to the study of personality:
a. relies heavily on the use of statistics
b. consists mainly of abstractions from a unique personality
c. provides us with information about the ways characteristics interact within a particular personality
d. tells us nothing about a particular person's personality and uniqueness
Question 2A science within which the primary goal is to understand the functioning of a specific individual is:
a. nomothetic
b. idiographic
c. propriate
d. abstract
Question 3A science that seeks to understand the behavior and experiences of people in general, focusing on the typical or average person with nothing to say about a given individual, is:
a. idiographic in nature
b. nomothetic in nature
c. abstract
d. propriate in nature
Question 4Individuals who have overstimulated selves have been constantly reinforced by their parents for their grandiose fantasies of greatness.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5The process whereby individuals learn more realistic and effective ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving is called transference conditioning.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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