Most personality research is idiographic

Young Aiden does not demonstrate any real need for a relationship with his parents, has developed no age-appropriate communication skills, and can sit for hours on end rocking back and forth without needing any additional stimulation

If he has a particularly bad moment, he may start punching himself in the face. Aiden might be appropriately diagnosed with __________. a. Asperger syndrome b. autism c. Down syndrome d. childhood disintegrative disorder

What do psychologists mean when they describe a judgment of another person as based on "thin slices?"

a. The judgment was thoroughly researched. b. The judgment was based on a very limited behavior sample. c. The judgment is probably inaccurate. d. The judgment was based on a very rich behavior sample.