What Is One of the Limitations of the Case-Study Method

question 35

Multiple Choice

What is one of the limitations of the case-study method?

• A) cause-and-effect links cannot be established
• B) provides more breadth than depth
• C) only one technique is used to gather data
• D) focus is placed upon several individuals at a time

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Definitions:

Gender

A social construct that refers to roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women.

Eating Disorders

Disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits which negatively affect a person’s health.

Psychiatric Comorbidity

The co-occurrence of two or more psychiatric disorders in the same individual, complicating diagnosis and treatment.

Anorexia Nervosa

A serious eating disorder characterized by self-imposed starvation and excessive weight loss, often due to a distorted body image.