ATTACHMENT- bowlbys theory of maternal deprivation

Question 1

what does the theory suggest

Answer 1

the continuous care from the primary CG is essential for normal psychological development of babies

Question 2

what is intellectual development as an effect of maternal deprivation (2)

Answer 2

-if children are deprived of maternal care for too long during critical period, child will have delayed intellectual development
-shown in adoption studies- found lower IQ in institutional children as opposed to those in foster care, who had a higher standard of emotional care

Question 3

what is emotional development as an effect of maternal deprivation (3)

Answer 3

-affectionless psychopathy- inability to experience guilt and strong emotions towards others
-prevents development of meaningful relationships
-AP is associated with criminality- they cant appreciate victim’s feelings so lack remorse for their actions

Question 4

what is the critical period (2)

Answer 4

-first 2.5 years of life
-deprivation of emotional care=inevitable psychological damage

Question 5

44 thieves study- procedure (4)

Answer 5

-sample of 44 criminal teens accused for stealing
-control group of 44 non-criminals
-criminals interviewed for signs of AP
-families interviewed to see if they had prolonged, early separations

Question 6

44 thieves study- findings (3)

Answer 6

-14/44 were AP, 12/14 had prolonged separation for 2 years
-5 out of remaining 30 thieves had experienced separations
-control group: 2/44 experience prolonged separation