PSYB32H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Zoophilia, Mental Disorder, Experiment
Document Summary
Chapter 5 - research methods in the study of abnormal behaviour. Science is the pursuit of systematized knowledge through observation. Must be replicable and reliable exposed to systematic probes and tests. Theory set of propositions meant to explain a class of phenomena. Hypothesis expectations about what should occur if the theory is true to be tested in research. Theories are constructions put together by scientists theoretical concepts, unobservable states or processes that are inferred from observable data repression is a theoretical concept. By collecting historical and biographical information on a single individual, often including experiences during therapy sessions. Family history, background, medical history, and details concerning development, adjustment, personality, life course, and current situation. Eve white has 3 distinctive personalities the three faces of eve book. Original report has valuable details about the interview procedures they followed and how the treatment progressed in the scientific case.
