Question

homework assignment 2.4
why is the story of henry molaison a good example of a case study?
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a researchers treated his memory impairment by researching many similar studies.
b researchers manipulated the independent variables to determine the cause of his injury.
c researchers studied him and gained valuable information about memory that could be used to formulate hypotheses and generate future research.
d researchers determined that brain injuries do cause limited memory impairment.

Explanation:

A case study focuses on in-depth analysis of a single individual to gain specialized, actionable insights that can guide broader research. Henry Molaison (H.M.) was a patient with severe amnesia from a brain surgery; his unique case provided groundbreaking, detailed data on the brain's memory systems. Option c aligns with this: his single-case study yielded critical memory-related information that shaped future hypotheses and research. Option a is incorrect as he was not treated via similar studies. Option b is wrong because no independent variables were manipulated (it was an observational case study, not an experiment). Option d is inaccurate, as his case showed specific, profound memory impairments tied to hippocampal damage, not just "limited" impairment from general brain injuries.

Answer:

c. Researchers studied him and gained valuable information about memory that could be used to formulate hypotheses and generate future research.