Case Studies Passage Y13 Revision

Why might a researcher choose to use a case study rather than an experiment to investigate a particular phenomena?

How does the case study of Phineas Gage help us understand the role of the brain in personality? Can you think of any other areas where case studies might be particularly useful?

What are the main limitations of using case studies in psychological research? How could researchers address these limitations?

How could the case study of Clive Wearing be used to develop theories of memory? What insights does his case provide about the different types of memory?

Do you think case studies can ever provide enough evidence to make generalisations about human behaviour? Why or why not?