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Issues and Debates CIE Psych A2

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What name is given to the study of unique individuals where no attempt is made to compare them with others?
a)
Idiographic approach
b)
Idiotic approach
c)
Interactionist approach
d)
Interjectionist approach
2.
What name is given to the study of many individuals where an attempt is made to compare them with others?
a)
Nomopathetic approach
b)
Nomosynthetic approach
c)
Nomothetic approach
d)
Nonsensical approach
3.
Which research method is most associated with the idiogaphic approach?
a)
Case studies
b)
Cross-sectional analysis
c)
Experiments
d)
Self-report techniques
4.
The idiographic approach is associated with which of the following?
a)
Analysis of data and statistical significance
b)
Focusing on individual cases to understand behaviour
c)
Formulating general principles of behaviour
d)
Testing hypotheses under controlled conditions
5.
A strength associated with the idiographic approach is it…
a)
All other options
b)
Generates meaningful generalisations
c)
Produces rich detailed data
d)
Uses standardised procedures
6.
A weakness associated with the idiographic approach is…
a)
A lack of scientific rigour
b)
A loss of the whole person
c)
A loss of the whole scientist
d)
Subjective interpretation of data
7.

Which approach is an example of nature?

a)

Behavioural

b)

Biological

c)

Cognitve

d)

Psychodynamic

8.
Which approach is an example of nurture?
a)
Behavioural
b)
Biological
c)
Cognitve
d)
Psychodynamic
9.

The phrase 'psychological facts only make sense in the culture studied' refers to …?

a)

Cultural relativism

b)

Ethnocentrism

c)

Social relativism

d)

Universality

10.
What name is given to the study of unique individuals where no attempt is made to compare them with others?
a)
Idiographic approach
b)
Idiotic approach
c)
Interactionist approach
d)
Interjectionist approach
11.
What name is given to the study of many individuals where an attempt is made to compare them with others?
a)
Nomopathetic approach
b)
Nomosynthetic approach
c)
Nomothetic approach
d)
Nonsensical approach
12.
Which research method is most associated with the idiogaphic approach?
a)
Case studies
b)
Cross-sectional analysis
c)
Experiments
d)
Self-report techniques
13.
Which approach states people and behaviour should be studied as a whole system?
a)
Empiricism
b)
Holism
c)
Interactionism
d)
Utilitarianism
14.
Explaining behaviour at the physiological level is _________ reductionsim.
a)
Behavioural
b)
Biological
c)
Brain anatomy
d)
Psychic
15.

The psychological concept of free-will sees humans as _____________.

a)

Selfie takers

b)

Self-deluded

c)

Self-determined

d)

Self-interested

16.
The impact of genes, hormones, etc. on behaviour is an example _____________ determinism.
a)
Biological
b)
Cognitive
c)
Environmental
d)
Psychic
17.

What is a limitation of the nomothetic approach in psychological research?

a)

Overgeneralization of findings

b)

Lack of individual focus

c)

Inability to conduct experiments

d)

Reliance on qualitative data

18.

The concept of determinism in psychology suggests that behaviour is primarily influenced by _____________.

a)

Free will

b)

Cultural factors

c)

Biological factors

d)

Social interactions

19.

Which research method is most commonly associated with the nomothetic approach?

a)

Surveys

b)

Case studies

c)

Longitudinal studies

d)

Focus groups

20.

Which psychological perspective emphasizes the role of environmental factors in shaping behavior?

a)

Biological

b)

Behavioural

c)

Cognitive

d)

Humanistic

21.

The term 'nature vs. nurture' refers to the debate over the influence of _____________ on human behavior.

a)

Genetics

b)

Environment

c)

Both genetics and environment

d)

Social learning

22.

Which approach focuses on understanding the individual through qualitative methods?

a)

Nomothetic

b)

Idiographic

c)

Experimental

d)

Quantitative

23.

What are the issues with using children in psychological research?

a)
Ethical concerns, informed consent issues, risk of harm, and developmental considerations.
b)
Enhanced parental involvement
c)
Improved data accuracy
d)
Increased funding for research
24.

What is the individual versus situational debate?

a)
The debate is about the impact of genetics on behavior.
b)
The debate focuses on the extent to which behavior is determined by individual characteristics versus situational influences.
c)
It examines how cultural norms shape individual actions.
d)
The focus is solely on the role of personal choices in behavior.

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