Bowlby study and infant care giver Flashcards
What was the focus of Bowlby’s 1944 study?
Bowlby’s 1944 study focused on comparing 44 juvenile thieves with 44 non-thieves from a delinquency centre.
What data collection methods did Bowlby use in his study?
Bowlby collected data via interviews and questionnaires from the 88 juveniles.
What percentage of the juvenile thieves experienced early prolonged separation from their mothers?
17 out of 44 thieves, or approximately 39%, had experienced early prolonged separation from their mothers before the age of 5.
What are some consequences of maternal deprivation according to Bowlby?
Consequences include an inability to form attachments, affectionless psychopathy, delinquency, and cognitive development problems.
What are some strengths of Bowlby’s maternal deprivation theory?
Strengths include evidence that securely attached children develop healthy relationships, the study’s influence on childcare practices, and findings linking prolonged separation to lower IQs.
What did Goldfarb (1974) find regarding IQ in children from orphanages?
Goldfarb found that children who were not adopted had lower IQs than those who were fostered or adopted.
What are some weaknesses of Bowlby’s maternal deprivation theory?
Weaknesses include being outdated, subjective interpretation of research, and an overemphasis on the mother-child relationship.
What distinction did Ritter make regarding privation and deprivation?
Ritter claimed that privation (never having a bond) is much more serious than deprivation.
What did Bowlby’s study reveal about the emotional state of mothers?
Bowlby’s study found that 55% of severely depressed mothers had insecurely attached children.
What real-world application arose from Bowlby’s findings?
Mothers are no longer discouraged from visiting their children in hospitals.
What is the significance of the first 5 years of a child’s life according to Bowlby?
The first 5 years are crucial for establishing a strong maternal bond to prevent juvenile delinquency.
What was the sample used in Bowlby’s study?
The sample consisted of 44 teenagers accused of stealing.
How many of the juvenile thieves were identified as affectionless psychopaths?
14 out of the 44 juvenile thieves were identified as affectionless psychopaths.
How many affectionless psychopaths experienced prolonged separation?
12 out of the 14 affectionless psychopaths had experienced prolonged separation.
What is a key component of the 16 marker question outline?
The outline should include length, example, researchers, strengths and limitations, strong correlations, and linking back to the question.
