Peer Responses – Research Methods in Cognitive Psychology

Peer Responses – Research Methods in Cognitive Psychology

Responding to Nathaniel Correa’s post

Hello Nathaniel,

It is great to read about your travels and Ph.D. aspirations. Your description of case studies and observational studies is well explained, with ideal examples like H.M. as a case study and the study by Walter et al. (2010) as an observational study. I concur with you that while case studies offer deep, nuanced insights into specific cases, often leading to significant theoretical advancements, observational studies, allow for the analysis of extensive patterns and trends, providing evidence that can be applied in policy and practice on a larger scale. The case of H.M. is a classic illustration of a case study that considerably advanced our understanding of memory.

On the other hand, observational studies involve systematically observing subjects without interfering, allowing researchers to gather data in natural settings (Wieringa, 2014). Your example of the observational study by Walter and colleagues (2010) on the short-term effects of inpatient cognitive behavioral treatment for adolescents with anxious-depressed school absenteeism is particularly emotional. This study highlights the significance of addressing mental health problems in educational settings to support academic development. Notably, your discussion on these methodologies reflects a solid understanding of their distinct roles in psychological research, this foundational knowledge will certainly help you in contributing to the field.

Best of luck with your studies and future research endeavors!

References

Walter, D., Hautmann, C., Rizk, S., Petermann, M., Minkus, J., Sinzig, J., Lehmkuhl, G., & Doepfner, M. (2010). Short-term effects of inpatient cognitive behavioral treatment of adolescents with anxious-depressed school absenteeism: An observational study. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 19(11), 835–844. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-010-0133-5

Wieringa, R.J. (2014). Observational Case Studies. In: Design Science Methodology for Information Systems and Software Engineering. Springer, Berlin, Heindelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-3839-8_17

 Responding to Chelsea Carter’s post

Hello Chelsea,

            Thank you for sharing your post. Welcome to the journey of obtaining your Master’s in Industrial Organizational Psychology at SNHU! It was great to learn about your various interests, and background and I find enthusiasm for deep conversations, and exploring new ideas inspiring.

Your reflection on the importance of research methods in psychology is insightful. I agree with you that understanding various research methodologies, such as experimental studies and case studies, is crucial for the exploration and comprehension of human cognition. Notably, you’ve effectively highlighted the strengths and limitations of both methods and the importance of using multiple approaches in a way that I made it easy for me to have a comprehensive understanding.

Moreover, your choice of an example of a case study article, which delves into adaptive diagnostic assessments in elementary math education is interesting, especially given your role as a Student Services Manager. The findings from Alfageh et al. (2024) on improving instructional strategies and student learning through adaptive assessments are particularly applicable. It is clear that research using case studies can provide valuable practical understandings and contribute significantly to learning practices and strategies.

Best of luck to you as well this semester!

References

Alfageh, D. H., York, C. S., Hodge-Zickerman, A., & Xie, Y. (2024). Elementary teachers’ use of adaptive diagnostic assessment to improve mathematics teaching and learning: A case study. International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education, 19(1), em0768.

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Prompt: In the Module One overview and resources, you learned that the field of cognitive psychology examines human thought processes through a variety of research techniques.

Peer Responses – Research Methods in Cognitive Psychology

The field encompasses several areas including neuroscience, memory, attention, and problem-solving. Based on what you know about cognitive psychology, compare and contrast two different research methods that are used in cognitive psychology. Next, find an article that uses one of the research methods you have discussed. Summarize the main points of the article and discuss why this particular method was useful.

In your responses to your peers, consider their evaluation of the different research methods, and weigh in as to whether you agree or disagree with their assessment and why. Also, consider the article and experiment they summarized. How might you “translate” the same experiment into a different research method?