Practise Edexcel Psychology questions on attachment theories, applying Bowlby, separation effects and attachment types to child-development scenarios.
Evaluate the 44 Juvenile Thieves study carried out by Bowlby (1944).
AO1 (4 marks), AO3 (4 marks)
AO1
- 88 children were interviewed and a case history was built up for each of
them.
- An independent social worker also conducted interviews and assessments of
the children.
- 14 thieves were identified as having affectionless psychopathy, with 12 of
those having experienced maternal deprivation.
- It was concluded that maternal deprivation affected emotional adjustment as
only 2 of the non-affectionless psychopaths had not suffered maternal
deprivation.
AO3
- Bowlby conducted the interviews himself so there may be researcher bias in
the analysis.
- The use of an independent social worker increases the validity of the data as
it is more likely to be accurate due to the impartial nature of the social
worker.
- The reason for the maternal deprivation could have been the cause of
emotional problems, rather than the separation itself so the study lacks
cause and effect.
- Bowlby's findings led to better hospital policies with regard to parental
visiting of their children, with parents being able to more frequently visit.
Look for other reasonable marking points.
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Mark
Descriptor
AO1 (4 marks), AO3 (4 marks)
Candidates must demonstrate an equal emphasis between knowledge and understanding vs
evaluation/conclusion in their answer.
0
No rewardable material.
Level 1
1-2
Marks
Demonstrates isolated elements of knowledge and understanding. (AO1)
A conclusion may be presented, but will be generic and the supporting
evidence will be limited. Limited attempt to address the question. (AO3)
Level 2
3-4
Marks
Demonstrates mostly accurate knowledge and understanding. (AO1)
Candidates will produce statements with some development in the form of
mostly accurate and relevant factual material, leading to a superficial
conclusion being made. (AO3)
Level 3
5-6
Marks
Demonstrates accurate knowledge and understanding. (AO1)
Arguments developed using mostly coherent chains of reasoning leading to a
conclusion being presented. Candidates will demonstrate a grasp of competing
arguments but evaluation may be imbalanced. (AO3)
Level 4
7-8
Marks
Demonstrates accurate and thorough knowledge and understanding. (AO1)
Displays a well-developed and logical evaluation, containing logical chains of
reasoning throughout. Demonstrates an awareness of competing arguments,
presenting a balanced conclusion. (AO3)
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