evaluation of bowlby's maternal deprivation theory

Question 1

what is a strength of bowlby’s maternal deprivation theory?

Answer 1

links

Question 2

why are links a strength of bowlby’s maternal deprivation theory?

Answer 2

there are positive links from his study

showing maternal deprivation and an increase in criminality

Question 3

what is a limitation of bowlby’s maternal; deprivation theory?
(explanation)

Answer 3

not only explanation

Question 4

why is bowlby’s maternal deprivation theory not being the only explanation a limitation?

Answer 4

over 1/2 children who were criminals in his study in 1944 did not experience maternal deprivation (30) not affection-less psychopaths

something other than maternal deprivation cause them to display criminal behaviour
- it offers a NARROW VIEW when explaining criminal behaviour

Question 5

what is another limitation of bowlby’s maternal deprivation theory?
(accuracy)

Answer 5

retrospective

Question 6

why is bowlby’s maternal deprivation theory being retrospective a limitation?

Answer 6

criminals and mothers had to accurately recall past events
- memory becomes less reliable over time, especially when recalling emotive experiences

mothers may also change their answers to seem more socially desirable

Question 7

what is a final limitation of bowlby’s maternal deprivation theory?
(acception rate)

Answer 7

not accepted- Sammons and Putwain

Question 8

why was bowlby’s maternal deprivation theory not accepted?

Answer 8

overestimates how far early childhood experiences have a permanent effect on later behaviour

Sammons and Putwain-
note the idea of a link between maternal deprivation and criminality