Maternal Deprivation (Bowlby, 1944) - ATTACHMENT

Question 1

who came up with the theory of maternal deprivation

Answer 1

Bowlby (1944)

Question 2

what is the meaning of separation (vs deprivation)

Answer 2

the child is not in the presence of the primary attachment figure

Question 3

what are the time frames/details of being apart from the child in seperation

Answer 3

brief separations, particularly when the child is with a substitute caregiver

Question 4

how much of an impact does separation have on the child

Answer 4

doesn’t have a significant impact on the child’s development

Question 5

what is the meaning of deprivation (vs separation)

Answer 5

the child loses an element of the primary attachment figure’s emotional care

Question 6

how much of an impact does deprivation have on the child

Answer 6

it becomes an issue for long-term development

Question 7

what can extended separations lead to

Answer 7

deprivation - which then causes harm

Question 8

brief summary of separation

Answer 8

short term, no long term effect on child

Question 9

brief summary of deprivation

Answer 9

long term, lasting effect on child

Question 10

what does the theory of maternal deprivation focus on

Answer 10

how the effects of early experiences may interfere with usual processes of attachment formation

Question 11

what did Bowlby use the term ‘maternal deprivation’ to refer to

Answer 11

the long-term separation or loss of emotional care from the mother/caregiver

Question 12

what happens if the attachment is broken/disrupted in the critical period

Answer 12

the child will suffer irreversible long-term consequences of this maternal deprivation

Question 13

how long is the critical period for a child

Answer 13

2.5 years

Question 14

up to how old is the continued risk of maternal deprivation

Answer 14

5 years old

Question 15

what did Bowlby propose continuous care from a mother is essential for

Answer 15

normal psychological development

Question 16

what did Bowlby propose is essential for normal psychological development

Answer 16

continuous care from a mother

Question 17

what does prolonged separation from the caregiver/mother cause serious damage to

Answer 17

emotional and intellectual development

Question 18

what is Bowlby’s deprivation effects study known as

Answer 18

the 44 thieves

Question 19

what were the three things Bowlby thought deprivation in a critical period could lead to

Answer 19

delinquency, depression, affectionless psychopathy