Romanian Orphan Studies Flashcards
What does institutionalisation refer to?
The effects of growing up in an orphanage or children’s home
What were the key areas tested in the Romanian orphan study?
Physical, cognitive, and emotional development
What was the control group in the Romanian orphan study?
52 British children who never lived in an institution
What was the average time spent in institutional care by children in the Romanian study?
90% of their lives
What did the Bucharest Early Intervention Project assess?
Children aged 12-31 months in institutionalised care
What was a significant finding regarding children adopted after 6 months from institutions?
They developed disinhibited attachment
What percentage of children in the control group exhibited disinhibited attachment?
Less than 20%
Fill in the blank: A child shows equal affection to _______ as to people they know.
strangers
What is indicated about the first 3 years of life in relation to development?
They are particularly crucial for healthy development
What cultural context affects the impact of institutional care?
Core family structures vary significantly across cultures
True or False: Early deprivation has no long-term consequences.
False
What does the term ‘disinhibited attachment’ refer to?
A child shows equal affection to strangers and familiar people
What was the percentage of institutionalised children who displayed mental retardation?
41%
What were the findings of Zeanah (2005) regarding children in institutions?
They were behind in all measurements including weight and social development
What does the term ‘mental retardation’ refer to in the context of the study?
A significant cognitive delay observed in institutionalised children
