Individual Differences-Thigpen and Cleckely on Multiple Personalities Flashcards
What was the Method for this case study? (It was a case study as there was only one participant who was being observed)
The case study was on a twenty five year old woman named Eve White, who was referred to treatment after describing severe headaches and blackouts that she was experiencing. Researchers gathered Dara in the background through family interviews and background checks. After experimenting with some hypnosis treatments a seperate personality emerged; Eve Black. Both personas, Eve Black and White, were subjected to the Rorschach ink blot test, as well as psychometric and psychodynamic tests to indentify their distinctive personalities, such as interviews or iq tests. Eve Black was always aware of Eve whites presence but not the other way around. Eventually, a third personality revealed itself, Known as Jane. She was a halfway point in her personality between White and Black,the best of both. After this all personalities underwent an EEG recording to monitor neural activity. After this, researchers also published the study trout Eves consent to do so.
What was the Aim of the Thigpen and Cleckley Study?
To describe and note the experience and treatment of a young woman diagnosed with Multiple Personalities
What were the three personalities that Eve White had??
Eve White- timid, unconfident and nervous, but kind and caring as a mother
Eve Black- Overconfident, mischievous and Flirty, while had no regard for her child or being a mother. Was the cause of some childhood events. Was aware of Eve White.
Jane-Best of both, Has Eves kindess and caring personality, while having Eve Blacks confidence and adventurous personality. Was aware of both Eve White and Black
What were the conclusions of the Thigpen and Cleckley Study?
Researchers concluded that they had found 3 separate personalities in one person, and also concluded she could not have been pretending in the study as it had carried on for about 14 months
Who was the participant for this Case study?
There was one single participant, a 25 year old female married mother who was code named Eve White for the purposes of the study. She was originally admitted to a hospital for experiencing severe headaches and blackouts.
