Romanian Orphans

Question 1

Rutter et al procedures

Answer 1

Followed a group of 165 Romanian orphans

Assessed orphans** from childhood to adulthood** compared to control group of ‘normal children’

Question 2

Rutter et al findings

Answer 2

Adoptees shown signs of intellectual delay (mean IQ of adopted after 6 months was 86) and a disinhibited attachment type

Question 3

Zeanah et al procedures

Answer 3

Measured the attachment type of 95 Romanian orphans using the strange situation and compared with a control group

Question 4

Zeanah et al findings

Answer 4

19% secure orphans
74% secure control