PSY 202 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Espiritismo, Psychopathology, Projective Test
16 Jul 2021
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The scientific method is a method of inquiry that provides for the systematic collection of data, controlled observation, and the testing of hypotheses. A hypothesis is a tentative explanation that describes possible reasons for observed phenomena. In psychology, a case study is an intensive study of an individual that relies on clinical data, including observations, medical and psychological tests, and historical and biographical information. Case studies provide detailed information regarding the development and features of psychopathology in a specific individual but lack the control and projectivity of many other methods. In many latin american countries, there is a belief in espiritismo - that the soul is immortal and, under certain circumstances, able to inhabit or possess a living person. A case study such as this provides an in-depth information about the development and experience of a disorder, as well as insight to possible treatments.
