Article Analysis: Multimodal Behavior Treatment
After reading chapter 10, read the study Multimodal Behavior Treatment of Nonrepetitive, Treatment-Resistant Nightmares: A Case Report, located in Module 4: Lecture Materials & Resources.
This is an example of a case study utilizing different treatment modes to treat nightmares in one woman. On page # 48 you can see how the data is presented which is typical in a case study.
Write an article analysis that answers the following questions:
- Figure 1 is a typical graph for a case study.
- How helpful is figure 1 in understanding the results of this case study?
- Would the research report be as effective without the figure? Explain.
- In light of your reading of this study;
- Do you think that case studies employing only a single case are helpful in advancing scientific knowledge? Explain.
- Are there certain areas that you are familiar with that you believe a single case study would be helpful?
- The researcher provides a large number of references in the literature review.
- Does this large number give you confidence in the findings?
- Would a smaller number be just as effective? Explain.
Submission Instructions:
- The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
- The paper is to be 3 – 5 pages in length, current APA style, excluding the title, abstract and references page.
- Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
- Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
- Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.