Classic Evidence: Bowlby (1944) - Evaluation: Methodology And Procedures Flashcards
What Are The Main Evaluation Points Of Bowlby’s Classic Evidence?
- No Causal Findings
- Biased Data
- The Sample
Why Can No Causal Conclusions Be Brawn?
The variable, prolonged separation, was not manipulated, therefore other issues could have caused emotional problems and delinquency.
What Is The Result Of Bowlby’s Research Not Being An Experiment?
No causal conclusions can be drawn.
What Type Of Data Did Bowlby’s Research Produce?
Qualitative data
Why Is Bowlby’s Data Limited By Bias?
The data is limited because it is based on one person’s views, his perceptions may have been biased by his own beliefs.
Why Is The Case Histories Being Recollections Of The Parents Be A Disadvantage?
The case histories were recollections of the parents; may portray the events more positively.
Why May The Sample Not Be Representative Of All The Children?
The sample may not be representative of all children as the 88 children were emotionally disturbed.
