AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Psychologists who take an idiographic approach focus on the individual and emphasise the unique personal experience of human nature. This means they favour qualitative research methods, such as the case study, unstructured interviews and thematic analysis which allow an in-depth insight into individual behaviour.

Detailed explanation-2: -The idiographic approach focuses on the individual and their own unique psychological blueprint. This approach focuses on case studies and interviews in order to learn about the individual, rather than relying on psychometrics. This kind of research also requires a longer period of time spent with the individual.

Detailed explanation-3: -In psychology, idiographic describes the study of the individual, who is seen as a unique agent with a unique life history, with properties setting them apart from other individuals (see idiographic image).