correlational research (weakness)

• What type of research cannot conclude a cause-and-effect relationship?

  Correlational research
• What is a weakness of Bowbly's study?

  It was not an experiment
• Why can't a cause-and-effect relationship be established in correlational research?


  Only correlation can be identified
• What limitation does Bowbly's study have regarding the nature of its findings?

  It limits the validity of the findings
• What does Bowbly's study suggest about children with long separations from caregivers?

  They develop an affectionless personality
• What is a potential issue with the separation of children from their primary caregiver?

  It can lead to emotional problems
• What does Bowbly's research indicate about the relationship between early separations and later emotional issues?

  There is an association between them
• How does Bowbly's research relate to emotional problems in children?

  It shows a correlation with separations
• What is a significant factor that Bowbly's research does not account for?

  Manipulation of independent variables
• What type of variables were not manipulated in Bowbly's study?

  Independent variables
• What does the term "affectionless personality" refer to in Bowbly's findings?

  A lack of emotional connection
• What does Bowbly's research imply about the long-term effects of separation from primary caregivers?

  It can lead to emotional difficulties
• How does Bowbly's research caution the use of its findings?

  It suggests caution in interpreting results
• What is the significance of the 88 children in Bowbly's study?

  They were the subjects of the research
• What does Bowbly's research improve regarding the understanding of emotional issues?

  It enhances the validity of findings
• What are the limitations of Bowbly's correlational research?

  • Cannot establish cause-and-effect relationships
  • Lacks experimental manipulation
  • Findings may not be generalizable
• What are the implications of Bowbly's findings on child development?

  • Long separations can lead to emotional issues
  • Affectionless personality may develop
  • Caution needed in interpreting results