Classic Evidence: Bowlby (1944) - Methodology Flashcards
1
Q
What Method Did Bowlby Use To Carry Out His Research?
A
A series of case studies.
2
Q
What Are Some Of The Characteristics Of The Sample?
A
- 44 children
- 31 boys and 13 girls
- All were ‘thieves’
- Aged between 5 and 17 years old
- Mean IQ score of 100
- Emotionally disturbed
3
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What Were The Characteristics Of The Control Group?
A
A control group of 44 children were used, with similarities in age, sex and IQ, and were emotionally disturbed, but were not ‘thieves’.
4
Q
How Were The Mothers Of The Thieves Involved?
A
The mothers of the ‘thieves’ were interviewed in order to assess the children’s case histories.
