institutionalisation

Question 1

rutter et al - procedure

Answer 1

• followed 165 romanian orphans adopted in the uk
• if good quality aftercare could make up for early experiences
• assessed physical, emptional and cognitive development

Question 2

rutter findings

Answer 2

• initially all showed delayed intellectual development, malnourished
• tested at 11
• mean IQ is higher if adopted before 6 months
• lowest IQ adopted after 2 years
• after 6 months = disinhibited attachment = clingy, attention seeking

Question 3

zeanah et al

Answer 3

• 95 romainian orphans aged 12-31months
• 19% securely attatched
• 44% disinhibited
• higher results than contol group
• impact of instionalisational care = multiple carers, not forming a primary attatcment lead to secure attatchment
• can be overcome if adopted before 6 months

Question 4

effects of institutionalisation

Answer 4

1. disinhibited attachement = freindly towards famililar people and strangers
2. intellectual disability - low iq