case studies

• What research method is discussed in this video?

  Case studies
• What is included in the definition of a case study?

  A range of information on individuals or groups
• What is often the main source of data in case studies?

  Interviews
• What makes case studies special?

  The level of detail collected
• What type of individuals do case studies typically investigate?

  Psychologically unusual individuals
• Can case studies be conducted on events?

  Yes, such as football violence
• What is a snapshot case study?

  A short case study duration
• What is a longitudinal study?

  A long-term case study duration
• What type of data is usually collected in case studies?

  Qualitative data
• Why are longitudinal studies interesting?

  They observe changes over time
• What is a significant application of case studies in psychology?

  Understanding brain-damaged patients
• Who researched the patient referred to as Tan?

  Paul Broca
• What did Broca's research lead to the identification of?

  Broca's area
• What was the famous case study conducted by Freud?

  Little Hans
• What phobia did Little Hans have?

  A phobia of horses
• How did Freud conduct the Little Hans case study?

  By sending letters to his father
• What does the case of Genie illustrate?

  The importance of early childhood
• What is a strength of case studies?

  They provide in-depth information
• What do psychologists call the holistic approach in case studies?

  Understanding behavior from multiple perspectives
• Why can't findings from case studies be generalized?

  They study unique individuals
• What is a limitation of case studies regarding data collection?

  Researcher bias in data selection
• What is a potential issue with memory in case studies?

  Memory recall can be inaccurate
• How can case studies generate hypotheses?

  By providing insights for experimental testing
• What technology can now confirm findings from Broca's research?

  FMRI brain scans
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of case studies?

  Strengths:

  • In-depth and rich information
  • High level of realism and validity
  • Holistic understanding of behavior

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Lack of generalizability
  • Potential for researcher bias
  • Issues with memory recall
  • Difficult to replicate
• What is the website mentioned for accessing tutorial videos and resources?

  psychboost.com
• Who supported the development of the research methods unit?

  Students and teachers on Patreon
• What is the purpose of the tutorial videos mentioned?

  To provide exam tips and examples
• What is the final topic mentioned in the video?

  Aims and hypothesis