sample (weakness)

• What does Bowlby's research suggest about the sample?

  The sample is not representative of the target population
• Why can't the eighty-eight children represent the target population?

  They were emotionally disturbed and not typical
• What is a weakness of Bowlby's research regarding the sample?

  The findings are low in generalizability
• What might be true about juvenile delinquent children in Bowlby's study?

  They may not be emotionally disturbed
• How could Bowlby's findings be used in a legal context?

  To examine cases of children in court
• What does Bowlby suggest about the cause of delinquency in children?

  It may be more social than emotional
• What is a limitation of Bowlby's findings regarding delinquency?

  They do not represent all young delinquents
• What does Bowlby conclude about the findings of his research?

  They indicate a weakness in generalizability
• How does Bowlby's research impact the understanding of young delinquents?

  It highlights the need for broader studies
• Why is it important to consider the emotional state of children in Bowlby's study?

  It affects the validity of the findings
• What could be a potential research direction following Bowlby's findings?

  Studying a more diverse sample of children
• What is the implication of Bowlby's findings for future research on delinquency?

  Future research should include varied populations