Clinical method

clinical method is primarily used to collect detailed information on the behavior problems of maladjusted and deviant cases.

1. PSYCHOLOGY IS CONCERNED WITH THE SUTDY OF BEHAVIOUR OF ALL LIVING ORGANISM…. VARIOUS METHODS ARE ADOPTED FOR SUCH STUDY,

2. Methods are…. Observation method Psycho- analysis method Experimental method Differential method Survey method Interview method Rating method Clinical method

3. A Clinical line of inquiry is quite different from a naturalistic observation & the survey, Clinical method focus upon understanding adjustment problems. A Clinical study is an in-depth study of the case in all it’s details. Hence clinical method is also known as case study or case history method. CLINICAL METHOD…

4. Clinical method is primarily used to collect detailed information on the behavior problems of maladjusted and deviant cases .

5. The maladjustment may be in the form of anti- social behavior, emotional disturbances, in the area of learning and backwardness in school subjects.

6. Characteristics…. Clinical method is applicable to individual cases. To the individual who has some problem. Methods of diagnosis and treatment are employed in dealing with the problem. It gives pleasure in making mankind healthier and better.

7. Collection of information… Preliminary Information ( name, age, sex etc…) Past History ( condition of mother during pregnancy, physical- mental- emotional- social illness, relation b/w parents, parents death etc…) Present Condition ( Physical, mental, social, emotional, interest, school achievement )

8. Techniques for diagnosis of problem behaviour Physical Examination Case History Clinical Interview Appraisal of Abilities and Aptitudes

9. MERITS * It could be safely employed to study in-depth a particular individual with respect to the problem area concerned. *Efficient & useful method to investigate misbehavior. *Intensive study regarding individual behavior

10. Limitations of Clinical method 1) The information given by the individual, parents, and friends is not verifiable and is highly subjective. 2) The field of application of this method is quite narrow and limited. 3) There is a need for specially trained teachers or professionals for carrying out the studies. 4)Valid generalizations leads to enrichment of theory is not possible.

11. Reference.

12. Mangal S.K, ‘ Essentials of educational Psychology’, PHI Learning PVT LTD, Delhi,2013 Chauhan .S.S, ‘ Advanced Educational Psychology’, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi, 2000

13. L.D. Fernald and P.S. Pernald, ‘ Introduction to Psychology’, 5 th Edition, AITBS Publications and Distributors, Delhi. J.C. Aggarwal, ‘Essentials of Educational Psychology’, Vikas Publications Distributers, Delhi.