Romanian Orphans: institutionalisation Flashcards

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Define the term ‘institutionalisation’.

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The effects of living outside the family in an institution setting (hospital or orphanage)

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What was Rutter’s aim?

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To investigate the what extent loving and nurturing care could make up for poor early experiences in an institution.

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How many Romanian orphans were in Rutter’s study?

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165

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How old were the Romanian orphans?

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Ages 4, 6 ,11 and 15.

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What were the 3 conditions in Rutter’s study?

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  1. Adopted before the age of 6 months
  2. Adopted between age 6 months and 2 years
  3. Adopted after the age of 2 years.
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What was the control group that Rutter used?

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52 British children, adopted in the Uk before the age of 6 months.

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What did Rutter measure?

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The children’s IQ’s

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What was the IQ of children adopted before 6 months

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102

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What was the IQ of children adopted between 6 months and 2 years?

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86

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What was the IQ of children adopted after 2 years?

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77

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What did Rutter conclude?

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His findings suggested that removal from institutional care should occur before 6 months.

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What is a disinhibited attachment?

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Forming poor quality attachments with anyone (very clingy and not secure).

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What are the symptoms of a disinhibited attachment?

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-Going off with strangers
-Attention seeking
-Very clingy
-Not secure

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Give advantages of Rutter’s study.

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+Has practical applications.
Studying Romanian orphans has enhanced our understanding of the effects of institutionalisation.

+Strength of conducting longitudinal studies on Romanian orphans is that they have followed the lives of children over many years.
Some major effects due to institutionalisation that are irreversible.

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Give a limitation of Rutter’s study.

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-The Romanian orphans study was not typical.
It was an extreme experience and unique so the study therefore lacks population validity and can’t be generalised to other people.

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