research methods Flashcards
One data collection method psychologist use to collect data in a case study
Interviews
other methods : observations, questionnaires, psychological testing
why are interviews useful in case studies of rare conditions
hint : main aim of case study
allows researcher to collect in depth personal information about the individual with condition
how is observations useful in case studies
allows researcher to directly witness how the condition impact the individual
collects real life behavioural data
ethical considerations in case studies
informed consent - from the individual unless they cant provide consent, obtain from legal guardian
confidentiality - maintain anonymity unless consent given to protect the participant
long term impact - could have long term impact on individual after publication, provide debrief, ensure privacy is respected
famous case study in psychology
hint : HM, Phineas Gage, Genie, Little Hanz, Tam
HM - brain surgery to treat severe epilepsy and became famous for memory failurre
why is case of HM (case study you described) significant
HM - valuable insights into role of hippocampus in memory formation
what condition did named case study suffer from
HM - amnesia - could not form new long term memories
what part of HM’s brain was affected after surgery
Hippocampus
what did HM’s case reveal about memory
showed hippocampus is essential for transferring short term memories into long term memories
How did the case of HM contribute to our understanding of memory types?
It supported the idea that there are different types of memory
What was a limitation of using HM as a case study?
it may not be generalizable to other individuals with memory disorders
What ethical considerations were involved in studying HM?
HM’s participation in the study raised ethical concerns about consent, as he was unable to fully understand the nature of the research due to his memory impairment.
