The Main Limitation of the Case Study Method Is That

question 27

Multiple Choice

The main limitation of the case study method is that

• A)results may not generalize to others.
• B)inferential statistics must be used in its analysis.
• C)it is "too artificial" as it is typically conducted in the laboratory.
• D)it does not provide any detail about an individual's behavior.

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Definitions:

Seasonal Depressive Disorder

A type of depression that occurs at a specific time of year, typically in the winter months, due to reduced natural sunlight.

Genetic Predispositions

The inclination or susceptibility to certain traits, behaviors, or conditions, due to one's genetic makeup.

Epigenetic

Investigation of the phenomena where organismal variations arise from the modification of how genes are expressed, bypassing alterations to DNA itself.

Emotional Expression

The way individuals convey their feelings and emotions through facial expressions, gestures, voice tone, and other behaviors.