3.5: Long-term deprivation

Question 1

Explain one criticism of Bowlby’s theory of maternal deprivation (4 marks)

Answer 1

There is contradictory research

Question 2

Explain one criticism of Bowlby’s theory of maternal deprivation (4 marks).
There is contradictory research.
Example

Answer 2

For example, Lewis (1954) partially replicated Bowlby’s 44 thieves study on a larger scale, looking at 500 young people.
In her sample, a history of early prolonged maternal separation did not predict criminality or difficulty forming close relationships

Question 3

Explain one criticism of Bowlby’s theory of maternal deprivation (4 marks).
There is contradictory research.
For example, Lewis (1954) partially replicated Bowlby’s 44 thieves study on a larger scale, looking at 500 young people.
In her sample, a history of early prolonged maternal separation did not predict criminality or difficulty forming close relationships.
Why is this a problem for Bowlby’s theory of maternal deprivation?

Answer 3

This is a problem for Bowlby’s theory of maternal deprivation, because it suggests that other factors may affect the outcome of early maternal deprivation