Classic Evidence: Bowlby (1944) - Procedures

Question 1

What Sampling Method Was Used To Obtain The Sample?

Answer 1

Opportunity sampling.

Question 2

What Happened When The Child Arrived At The Clinic?

Answer 2

On arrival at the clinic, each child was assessed on their intelligence, whilst the psychologist also noted the emotional attitude of the child.

Question 3

What Did The Mother Do On Arrival To The Clinic?

Answer 3

At the same time, a social worker interviewed the child’s mother and recorded preliminary details of the child’s early psychiatric history.

Question 4

What Was The Last Step Of The Initial Examination?

Answer 4

Finally, the social worker and psychologist reported to Bowlby and they interviewed both the mother and child, for 2 hours.

Question 5

What Did The Children Do After The Initial Examination?

Answer 5

Many of the children met with the psychiatrist weekly, over a period of six months or more.