Classic Evidence: Bowlby (1944) - Findings Flashcards
How Did Bowlby Diagnose The Children?
Bowlby diagnosed the children into six personality types:
- Normal
- Depressed
- Circular
- Hyperthymic
- Affectionless
- Schizoid
Define The Affectionless Personality Type
Children characterised by lack of normal affection, shame or sense of responsibility.
How Many Thieves Were Classified As Affectionless?
14 of the 44 thieves were classified as affectionless. Of these 14, 12 children had experienced frequent separations from their mothers.
How Many Non-Affectionless Thieves Had Experienced Frequent Separations?
There were 30 non-affectionless thieves, only 3 of whom had experienced frequent separations.
How Many Children In The Control Group Experienced Prolonged Separations?
Only 2 children in the control group experienced prolonged separations.