Saavedra And Silverman (evaluation)

Question 1

Name the strengths of the study

Answer 1

Detailed case study methodology
Specificity and relevance of the treatment
Quantitative data
Qualitative data
Standardised procedure

Question 2

Name 1 strength of the study

Answer 2

Detailed case study methodology
The rarity of the boys phobia makes the use of the case study valuable as it allows researchers to obtain detailed and thorough data about unique behaviours.

Also because the boy was studied while in treatment researchers could study the effectiveness of the treatment, ensuring the data gathered is rich, detailed and valid.

(Detailed thorough data about unique behaviours/ and ensure data gathered is rich/detailed/valid)

Question 3

Name a 2nd strength of the study

Answer 3

Specificity and relevance of the treatment

The study’s treatment approach was specifically tailored to address the unique aspects of the child’s phobia, thus highly relevant and effective.

By focusing on disgust-related imagery exposure, the study directly targeted the specific emotions involved in the child’s phobia aligning with the principles of evaluative learning. The specificity inc validity as the treatment was directly relevant to the phobia.

-tailored to address the unique aspects of the child’s phobia.
-target the specific emotions involved in the child’s phobia aligning with the principles of evaluative

Question 4

Name a 3rd strength of the study

Answer 4

Qualitative data

For example the background info obtained within the interviews. This type of data is useful as it can help us to understand the reasons underlying psychological disorders.

Also subjective data was collected (fear hierarchy and distress ratings) which were highly individual to his thoughts and feelings. Increasing validity.

Question 5

Name a 4th strength of the study

Answer 5

Quantitative data collected
- allows researches to compare phobia reactions at the start and end of the boys treatment to assess any improvement objectively.

Question 6

Name a 5th strength of the study

Answer 6

Standardised procedure
The use of the feelings thermometer before/during/after the therapy

Question 7

Name all the weaknesses of the study

Answer 7

Lack of a control group
Subjective measurements
Limited generalisability
Case study