ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of key concepts discussed in subsequent chapters of the book. This book provides more detail on the most famous case studies in psychology the studies that are in many of the psychology textbooks. Important findings in psychology have often been discovered first through one-off case studies. In addition to the scientific importance of each case study, the human aspect of each person's experience is included. An additional criticism levelled at case studies is that sometimes the researcher conducting the study may be biased in their interpretations or reporting method. There is little doubt that scientific findings tend to be given greater credence than hearsay or subjective experiences. Case studies allow psychologists to study behaviours or experiences that are so unique that they could not have been studied in any other way. It has the advantage of providing greater depth and understanding about an individual and acknowledges and celebrates human diversity.
