Case Studies

The video discusses the case of Genie, a girl who grew up in isolation, and how her case became a significant study in psychology. It explains the concept of case studies, their strengths, such as providing detailed insights and using various methods, and their limitations, including potential bias and lack of generalizability. Ethical considerations in case studies are also highlighted, using Genie's case as an example.

How do case studies contribute to exploratory research in psychology?

What ethical considerations arise from conducting case studies, particularly in the context of vulnerable participants?

In what ways can case studies illustrate theories in psychology?