Maternal Deprivation

Question 1

When did Bowlby define the Critical Period

Answer 1

the first 2 and half years

Question 2

intellectual effect if not attached in the Critical period

Answer 2

an abnormally low IQ

Question 3

emotional effect if not attached in the Critical period

Answer 3

affectionless psychopathy

Question 4

procedures for Bowlby’s 44 thieves study

Answer 4

44 criminal teenagers and their mothers interviewed for signs of psychopathy (lack of guilt for the victims)

asked about any prolonged separation at a young age

Question 5

findings of Bowlby’s 44 thieves study

Answer 5

14 of the 44 thieves could be defined as affectionless psychopaths

12 of the affectionless psychopaths were found to have had prolonged separation

Question 6

what is the difference between separation and deprivation

Answer 6

separation means an instance of not being together, deprivation means lacking emotional care for a prolonged period of time