Case Study

• The case study is a descriptive record of a single individual's experiences, or behaviors, or both, kept by an outside observer. Such a record may be produced by systematically recording experiences and behaviors as they have occurred over time. Clinical psychology, in particular, has relied heavily on case studies. The case study method is also employed extensively in forensic psychology and organizational psychology. Like phenomenology, the case study method involves no manipulation of antecedent conditions.
• Advertisers frequently use case studies, which are highly selective, to ensure they sell.
• Some variants of paraphilia (like cross-dressing and sexual masochism), are very rarely diagnosed in clinical settings.
• Case study is a perfect forum for investigating unique cases or rare problems.
• Case studies can provide evidence that casts doubt on theories or generally accepted practices.
• Case studies are sometimes a dramatic way to illustrate abstract concepts.
• Understanding the impact of such more fully may lead to the development of more appropriate treatment techniques and preventive measures.
• Psychotherapy began as a result of the treatment of hysterical patients.
• Retrospective data are data collected in the present that are based on recollections of past event.
• The main problem with case study is replication and ability to generalize to others