Case Studies and Using Qualitative Data (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What is the hippocampus's critical role according to the HM case study?
What is the hippocampus's critical role according to the HM case study?
Consolidating memories into long-term storage
What is anterograde amnesia?
What is anterograde amnesia?
Loss of ability to make new memories
How far back did HM's retrograde amnesia affect his memory?
How far back did HM's retrograde amnesia affect his memory?
From 19 months to 11 years before surgery
Who performed the surgery on Henry Molaison in 1953?
Who performed the surgery on Henry Molaison in 1953?
William Scoville
How does qualitative data differ from quantitative data?
How does qualitative data differ from quantitative data?
Qualitative uses descriptions; quantitative uses numbers
Why can't HM's case study findings be generalised to all people?
Why can't HM's case study findings be generalised to all people?
It is idiographic, focusing on one individual
What type of process is qualitative research described as?
What type of process is qualitative research described as?
An inductive process with emergent themes
Which is NOT a type of qualitative research method mentioned?
Which is NOT a type of qualitative research method mentioned?
Statistical regression analysis
What is a key strength of qualitative analysis?
What is a key strength of qualitative analysis?
Rich descriptions with depth and context
Why was HM considered an ideal case for study?
Why was HM considered an ideal case for study?
His injury was localised & personality intact