bowlby's maternal deprivation Flashcards
1
Q
what did bowlby look to, to explain later adulthood behaviour?
A
role of early childhood experiences
2
Q
what did ‘the maternal deprivation hypothesis’ state?
A
early and prolonged childhood separations from the mother led to emotional damage in later life
3
Q
what are children who developed maternal deprivation at risk of developing?
A
affection-less psychopathy
4
Q
what is affection-less psychopathy?
A
- complete lack of empathy for others
- unable to appreciate how their actions affect other individuals
5
Q
does affection-less psychopathy always lead to criminality?
A
no
BUT it often does
