A psychologist who studies how people's goals in life affect their moods and their reactions to various events would not attempt to draw conclusions meant to apply to everyone. Therefore, this psychologist is using the __________ approach.

A) idiographic
B) big five
C) nomothetic
D) monotheistic

Idiographic Approach

An approach in psychology that focuses on understanding the unique aspects of an individual's personality or behavior.

Personality Goals

The objectives or aims that an individual sets for themselves concerning their personal growth, behaviors, and attitudes, shaping their personality development.

Big Five

A model describing human personality through five broad domains: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.