Galton’s work has been described as idiographic. What does that mean??
a. ?He was interested in the study of individual differences.
b. ?His focus was on the commonalities in people.
c. ?He rejected the study of those he regarded as abnormal.
d. ?He believed science should serve the needs of society.
ANSWER:
a
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