theories + future impact✅

Question 1

define maternal deprivation

Answer 1

losing emotional care that is normally provided by the infants mother

Question 2

what are some effects of maternal deprivation

Answer 2

(think PIES)
Physical = deprivational dwarfism
Intellectual = mental retardation
Emotional = poor mental health
Social = aggression, relationship issues etc.

Question 3

what did bowlby believe ongoing maternal deprivation could lead to?

Answer 3

negative effects on a child’s physical, emotional, intellectual and social development
-affects of maternal deprivstion would be most acute during critical period

Question 4

describe the method of the 44 Juvenile Thieves study conducted by Bowlby regarding his Maternal deprivation Theory

Answer 4

• Bowlby examined children age 5-16 who were referred to guidance clinic
• 44 criminal children were compared to 44 non criminal participants (control group)
• bowlby interviewed the children and their families to get sense of early life experiences

Question 5

describe the results of the 44 Juvenile Thieves study conducted by Bowlby regarding his Maternal Deprivation Theory

Answer 5

-identified 14 out of 44 thieves as affectionless psychopaths
-12 out of 14 psychopaths had experienced early and prolonged deprivation
-only 17% of ‘other’ thieves had same separation
-4% of control group had early seperations

Question 6

what are some overall A03 points of Bowlby’s Maternal Deprivation Theory?

Answer 6

-supporting research✅
–> Furstenberg and Kiernen + divorced children
-opposing evidence❌
–> Koluchova + czech twins
-supporting evidence✅
–> Rodgers and Pryor + divorce/behavioural issues
-supporting evidence✅
–> Curtiss + Genie’s case

Question 7

describe an A03 point of Bowlby’s Theory of Maternal Deprivation regarding Furstenberg and Kiernen’s supporting evidence

Answer 7

• found children who experienced divorce score lower on social, emotional and physical development
• suggests divorce has negative effect on children’s development
• In line with Bowlby’s TMD

Question 8

describe an A03 point of Bowlby’s Theory of Maternal Deprivation regarding Koluchova’s opposing evidence

Answer 8

• reported on 2 Czech twins who’s mum died after birth
• were kept in basement by step mum and beaten
• were discovered at age 7, underdeveloped in all aspects
• after intensive therapy, boys were nearly at a normal intellectual, physical and emotional stage by age of 14
• both went on to have good careers and healthy relationships
• shows that maternal deprivation set-backs arent always permanent
  –>disagrees w/ Bowlby

Question 9

describe an A03 point of Bowlby’s Theory of Maternal Deprivation regarding Curtiss’ supporting research

Answer 9

• studied Genie, a girl who was strapped in potty chair until age 13 and had no human interaction
• she couldn’t stand, speak and had no social ability, this continued inter adult life
• shows how maternal deprivation can have permanent non-reversable effects –> agrees w/ bowbly

Question 10

describe an A03 point of Bowlby’s Theory of Maternal Deprivation regarding Rodgers and Pryor’s supporting research

Answer 10

• found children who experienced 2+ divorces had lowest adjustment rates and most behavioural problems
• suggests continual broken attachments increases chance of negative outcomes
• supports Bowbly

Question 11

describe the context around the Romanian Orphanage study

Answer 11

• under 1990’s dictatorship, parents could not cope with strict abortion bans
• record number of children placed in orphanages
• at the end of the 30 year regime, more than 100 000 children were reported in 600 state orphanages
• these orphanages had a lack of nourishing food, toys and social interactions + little love and care

Question 12

what was the method of Rutter’s ‘English and Romanian (ERA)’ study regarding the Romanian orphans?

Answer 12

• 165 children who spent early years in orphanage were studied
• 111 of them were adopted before 6m/o, others were adopted before age 4
• RO’s were compared with 54 British children who were adopted before 6m/o
  -the social, cognitive and physical development were examined and interviews were conducted with adoptive parents and teachers

Question 13

what were the results of Rutter’s ‘English and Romanian (ERA)’ study regarding the Romanian orphans?

Answer 13

• at point of adoption, RO’s had delayed development in terms of social, cognitive and physical progress
  -HOWEVER, almost all who were adopted before age of 6m caught up to British group
• those adopted after 6m/o showed deficits of social, cognitive and physical development
• they were more likely to have relationship issues

Question 14

what were the conclusions of Rutter’s ‘English and Romanian (ERA)’ study regarding Romanian orphans?

Answer 14

• stated Bowlby’s critical period is better described as a ‘sensitive period’
• means that there is an optimum period for forming attachments, but it’s not impossible to form them after age of 2.5 if adopted into loving family

Question 15

describe the method of The Bucharest Early Intervention Project done by Zeenah regarding the Romanian orphans

Answer 15

• sample of 100 children age between 12m/o and 31m/o, 90% of which sent most of their lives in orphanage
• compared to control group who had never been institutionalised
• using “Strange Situation’ methodology, researchers assessed infants’ attachment type
• institution carers and parents were asked about aspects of childrens’ behaviour eg: clinging, attention seeking and behaviour towards adults

Question 16

what are the findings of The Bucharest Early Intervention Project done by Zeenah regarding Romanian orphans

Answer 16

• 3/4 of control group were classified as securely attached
• less than 1/5 of institutionalised infants had secure attachment
• 65% of institutionalised orphans appeared to have disinhibited attachment

Question 17

what were the conclusions of the Bucharest Early Intervention Project done by Zeenah regarding Romanian orphans

Answer 17

• infants who spent early years in institution w/o primary attachment figure are less likely to develop secure attachment
• as a result are more likely to experience disinhibited attachment

Question 18

what are some overall A03 points of the Romanian Orphan studies?

Answer 18

-Rutter’s research was longitudinal✅
–>valid results
-deprivation is only one factor in development❌
–>cant assume results are sole affect of deprivation
-real word application✅
–>useful
-issues with generalising❌
–>lacks external validity due to unusual situational variables (political context)

Question 19

describe the A03 point of the Romanian orphan studies regarding Rutters use of a longitudinal study

Answer 19

• research took place over many years so could assess both short and longterm affects of institutionalisation
• results are valid representation of effects of institution care
• also portrays results of receiving emotional care post institution

Question 20

describe the A03 point of the Romanian orphan studies regarding only focusing on deprivation

Answer 20

• deprivation wasn’t the only issue
• lack of mental stimulation and nourishment also plays a part
• so difficult to interpret the results of studies as there is more than one influences that affected the children

Question 21

describe an A03 point of the Romanian Orphan studies regarding real world application

Answer 21

• Rutter’s study helped the way kids are looked after, especially in adoption process
• historically mums left their babies for long periods of time, by which critical period may pass
• now infants are adopted as early as 1 week old
  -Singer states that kids are as securely attached to adoptive parents ad biologically related families

Question 22

describe as A03 point of the Romanian Orphan studies regarding generalising issues

Answer 22

• conditions of orphanage were so dire they can’t be considered typical
• results from RO study don’t represent all situations where kids are placed in care
• lack of external validity as a result of unusual situational variables due to harsh political regimes at the time

Question 23

what does Bowlby’s Monotropic theory argue?

Answer 23

childhood relationships set the scene for later adult relationships
- evolutionary theory which argues that attachments have evolved for the survival and protection of infants

Question 24

describe the role of the Internal Working Model proposed by Bowlby regarding the influence of early attachment

Answer 24

• expectations about how to relate to others, formed by early experiences w/ PCG and type of attachment formed
• infants learn what a relationship is, how its formed, behaviour patterns etc.
• IWM can predict likely outcomes of behaviour in childhood/adulthood

Question 25

describe the role of Relationships in Childhood regarding the influence of early attachment

Answer 25

-continuity between early attachment styles and quality of childhood relationships
-Sroufe found that children who were rated high in social competence during childhood were more empathetic and popular
-Myron-Wilson and Smith found secure children were unlikely to be involved with bullying
-insecure-avoidant were likely victims to insecure-resistant bullies

Question 26

describe the role of Relationships in Adulthood with Romantic partners regarding the influence of early attachment

Answer 26

-research shows an intergenerational continuity between adults’ attachment types
-children adopt similar parenting styles
-Hazan and Shaver used love quiz to assess impact of childhood in adult relationships;
- positive correlation between early attachment type and experiences with love

Question 27

what are some overall A03 points of Research into the Influence of early attachment on childhood and adult relationships

Answer 27

-RESEARCH SUPPORT ✅
–> Springer - abused childhood = relationship issues –> adds validity
-RESEARCH SUPPORT✅
–>Alpert - childhood abuse = self isolation –> adds validity
-OPPOSING RESEARCH❌
–>Rutter, Quinton and Hill found ppl who had problematic childhood relationships still had good adult relationships–> reduces validity
-OPPOSING RESEARCH❌
–>Zimmerman - childhood attachment doesn’t predict adult attachment

Question 28

describe an A03 point of Research into the Influence of Early attachment on childhood and adult relationships regarding Springer’s supporting research✅

Answer 28

-Springer found that individuals who had experienced childhood abuse were more likely to have high rates of depression, anxiety…
-leads to later romantic relationship problems
-adds validity

Question 29

describe an A03 point of Research into the Influence of Early attachment on childhood and adult relationships regarding Alpert’s research support✅

Answer 29

• individuals who experienced abuse in childhood develop damaged ability to trust
• distancing can inhibit development of romantic relationships
• adds validity

Question 30

describe an A03 point of Research into the Influence of Early attachment on childhood and adult relationships regarding Rutter, Quinton and Hill’s contradictory research ❌

Answer 30

identified group of ppl who experienced problemtic parental relationships who still went on to form secure adult relationships
- early attachments are not the only factor that influence adult relationships
-reduces validity

Question 31

describe an A03 point of Research into the Influence of Early attachment on childhood and adult relationships regarding Zimmerman’s contradictory research

Answer 31

• studied group of german children
• found that child attachment type didn’t predict adult attachment type
  life events such as divorce and parental death had much more influence
  -decreases validity