The case against the case against group studies

We challenge the position that only the analysis of single patients can allow us to infer normal function from impaired performance. We claim that the focus on group vs. single case studies is unprofitable and that a more useful question is how best to form abstractions of relevance to cognitive the...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Brain and cognition 1989-07, Vol.10 (2), p.237-255
Hauptverfasser:	Zurif, Edgar B, Gardner, Howard, Brownell, Hiram H
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aphasia - physiopathology Aphasia, Broca - physiopathology Aphasia, Broca - psychology Brain - physiopathology Brain Damage, Chronic - physiopathology Brain Damage, Chronic - psychology Brain Mapping - methods Humans Neuropsychological Tests Reference Values Research Design
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Zusammenfassung:	We challenge the position that only the analysis of single patients can allow us to infer normal function from impaired performance. We claim that the focus on group vs. single case studies is unprofitable and that a more useful question is how best to form abstractions of relevance to cognitive theory. In this context, we consider issues concerning the category of “agrammatism”.
ISSN:	0278-2626 1090-2147
DOI:	10.1016/0278-2626(89)90055-9