Which of the following best describes the contrast between nomothetic and idiographic differences in people?
a. Nomothetic indicates differences in income; idiographic indicates environmental differences
b. Nomothetic refers to differences between people; idiographic refers to differences within people.
c. Idiographic suggests differences in intelligence; nomothetic refers to differences in nationality.
d. Idiographic means external differences; nomothetic means daily changes in internal differences
Ans: B
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