A Picture of the Individual

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A Picture of the Individual CASE STUDIES A Picture of the Individual

Case Studies Intensive description and analysis of a single individual a.k.a., “Clinical Tales” Idiographic Approach The study of the individual

The Case Study Method Data Sources Observation Interviews Psychological Tests Archival Records

Advantages of Case Studies Rare Phenomenon New Ideas/Hypotheses Challenge Theory Powerful Examples Vividness Effect

Disadvantages of a Case Study Internal Validity Placebo Effect External Validity Observer Bias

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