Maternal Deprivation: Bowlby

Question 1

What does the Maternal Deprivation Hypothesis (MDH) suggest?

Answer 1

Lack of a stable, nurturing maternal figure during critical development periods can lead to emotional and social issues

MDH indicates that prolonged separation from a primary caregiver affects child development.

Question 2

What percentage of Bowlby’s 44 thieves experienced prolonged separation?

Answer 2

86%

Bowlby conducted a study involving 44 children labeled as thieves.

Question 3

What were the emotional disorders linked to Maternal Deprivation?

Answer 3

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Aggression

These disorders are often seen in children who experienced maternal deprivation.

Question 4

What is the difference between deprivation and privation in the context of attachment?

Answer 4

Deprivation: bond formed then broken; Privation: bond never formed

Understanding these terms is crucial for analyzing attachment issues.

Question 5

What are the consequences of Maternal Deprivation?

Answer 5

• Emotional disorders
• Difficulty forming close relationships
• Social maladjustment

Children may struggle with forming healthy relationships later in life.

Question 6

True or False: All children who experience maternal deprivation will become antisocial.

Answer 6

False

While there is a correlation, not all children affected will develop antisocial behaviors.

Question 7

What behaviors do children from Romanian orphan studies typically show?

Answer 7

• Protest
• Despair
• Detachment

These behaviors highlight the effects of early separation and lack of attachment.

Question 8

What is a significant finding regarding antisocial behavior in children with maternal deprivation?

Answer 8

They often develop an inability to feel guilt or empathy for others

This links to broader issues of social and emotional development.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: Bowlby emphasized that core _______ has lasting effects on children.

Answer 9

attachment

Bowlby believed that the quality of early attachments influences future relationships.

Question 10

What is the primary risk factor identified in Bowlby’s study regarding the 44 thieves?

Answer 10

Prolonged separation from a maternal figure

This was a critical aspect of their developmental history.

Question 11

What type of research did Bowlby conduct regarding maternal deprivation?

Answer 11

Correlational research

This means he identified relationships between variables but did not establish causation.