Strengths and weaknesses of Freud (1909) Little Hans

+ Freud gathered a lot of in-depth & detailed information about Hans from his parents, and Hans. This gives validity to the study.
+ It is very carefully documented & carried out scientifically by Freud adding his own notes as well as making it clear what info was given to him.
- There is a learning explanation to explain Hans's phobia
- Hans's parents knew about Freud's ideas - only info suiting the oedipus complex could have been passed on.
