Case Studies in Psychology

The video discusses the case of Genie, a girl who grew up in isolation, and how her situation became a significant case study in psychology. It explains what case studies are, their strengths, such as providing detailed insights and data triangulation, and their limitations, including potential bias and lack of generalizability. Ethical considerations, especially in vulnerable cases like Genie's, are also highlighted.

What was the initial assumption about Genie's age when she was found?

• She was thought to be 13 years old.

• She was thought to be 10 years old.

• She was thought to be 6 years old.

• She was thought to be 8 years old.

What is a case study primarily used for in research?

• To gather large-scale survey data.

• To test a hypothesis with a large sample size.

• To study an individual, group, or event in depth.

• To conduct experiments in a controlled environment.

Which famous psychologist is known for using case studies to develop theories?

• B.F. Skinner

• Carl Jung

• Jean Piaget

• Sigmund Freud

What is one of the key advantages of using case studies in research?

• They allow for controlled experiments.

• They are quick and inexpensive to conduct.

• They provide a large sample size.

• They offer detailed insights into specific cases.

How do case studies contribute to exploratory research?

• By offering quick results.

• By generating new ideas for further study.

• By providing large-scale data.

• By confirming existing theories.

What is a major limitation of case studies?

• They lack scientific rigor and generalizability.

• They are too short in duration.

• They provide too much quantitative data.

• They are easy to replicate.

What ethical issue is highlighted in Genie's case study?

• Informed consent was not obtained.

• The research was too short.

• The researchers were not qualified.

• The study was too expensive.