idiographic
/ˌɪdiəˈɡræfɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the study of individual cases or events, especially in psychology or social sciences, rather than general laws.
- Her idiographic analysis of the artist's life revealed personal motivations behind the work.
- The psychologist used an idiographic approach, focusing on one patient's unique history.
- Idiographic research often involves detailed case studies rather than large surveys.
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