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Single case experimentation: a seventeenth century example.

E Miller1

  • 1Department of Clinical Psychology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK.

The British Journal of Clinical Psychology
|November 1, 1990
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This study details a 17th-century case mirroring modern single-case experiments. The methodology resembles current forced-choice techniques for detecting sensory symptoms.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • History of Science
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Historical scientific methods
  • Evolution of experimental psychology
  • Diagnostic techniques for sensory perception

Observation:

  • A 17th-century case study exhibiting features of modern single-case experimental design.
  • The experimental method involved a technique analogous to the contemporary forced-choice method.

Findings:

  • The historical case employed a structured approach to investigate sensory symptoms.
  • The methodology aligns with modern techniques used to identify 'hysterical' sensory deficits.

Implications:

  • Provides historical context for the development of experimental psychology.

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  • Highlights the enduring principles of scientific inquiry in understanding sensory perception.
  • Suggests early precursors to diagnostic tools for neurological and psychological conditions.