Classic Evidence: Bowlby (1944) - Methodology Flashcards

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What Method Did Bowlby Use To Carry Out His Research?

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A series of case studies.

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What Are Some Of The Characteristics Of The Sample?

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  • 44 children
  • 31 boys and 13 girls
  • All were ‘thieves’
  • Aged between 5 and 17 years old
  • Mean IQ score of 100
  • Emotionally disturbed
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What Were The Characteristics Of The Control Group?

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A control group of 44 children were used, with similarities in age, sex and IQ, and were emotionally disturbed, but were not ‘thieves’.

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How Were The Mothers Of The Thieves Involved?

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The mothers of the ‘thieves’ were interviewed in order to assess the children’s case histories.

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